Total streamflow across the
Greenbrier River
was last observed at
6,844
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
13,575
acre-ft of water today; about 156%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,377 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-03-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at
110,980 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Greenbrier River At Hilldale
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,820 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Greenbrier River At Alderson
with a gauge stage of 4.15 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Greenbrier River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,729 ft, the
Greenbrier River At Durbin.
The Greenbrier River is a 173-mile-long river located in West Virginia, USA. It flows from the Appalachian Mountains to the New River and has played an important role in the state's history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. The river is fed by numerous tributaries and has a varied hydrology, with rapids, pools, and riffles. The river's flow is managed by several reservoirs and dams, including the Burnsville Dam and the Bluestone Dam. These dams have helped to control flooding and provide hydroelectric power. The Greenbrier River is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. It is surrounded by forests and farms, which contribute to the region's agricultural economy.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 13,575 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
6,844.0 cfs
-1711.0 cfs (-20.0%) |
Percent of Normal | 156.36% |
Maximum |
110,980.0 cfs
2021-03-02 |
Seasonal Avg | 4,377 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greenbrier River At Durbin
USGS 03180500 |
434 cfs | 2.32 ft | -24.52 | |||||
Greenbrier River At Buckeye
USGS 03182500 |
1190 cfs | 3.83 ft | -20.13 | |||||
Greenbrier River At Alderson
USGS 03183500 |
2400 cfs | 4.15 ft | -20.27 | |||||
Greenbrier River At Hilldale
USGS 03184000 |
2820 cfs | 3.75 ft | -18.97 |
The Greenbrier River is a tributary of the New River, 162 miles (261 km) long, in southeastern West Virginia, in the United States. Via the New, Kanawha and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of 1,656 square miles (4,290 km2). It is one of the longest rivers in West Virginia.