+15.0 cfs (+1.18%) since yesterday
46.68% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Guyandotte River
was last observed at
1,290
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,559
acre-ft of water today; about 47%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,763 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-03-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at
30,900 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Guyandotte River At Man
reporting a streamflow rate of 968 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Guyandotte River, with a gauge stage of
6.12 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Guyandotte River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,139 ft, the
Guyandotte River Near Baileysville.
Last Updated
2024-03-28
Streamflow
1,290.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
46.68%
Maximum
30,900.0 cfs
2015-03-05
About the guyandotte river
The Guyandotte River is located in West Virginia, stretching over 160 miles from its headwaters in Wyoming County to its confluence with the Ohio River in Huntington. The river has played a significant role in the state's history, serving as a major transportation route for timber and coal during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The river is also home to several reservoirs, including the Guyandotte Reservoir, R.D. Bailey Lake, and East Lynn Lake, which provide flood control and recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing. However, these reservoirs have also had negative impacts on the river's hydrology and water quality. In recent years, efforts have been made to improve these issues and promote sustainable agricultural practices along the river's banks.