Meadow River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Meadow River is flowing at 96 cfs at Nallen, WV — 128% of normal for the date and down 12% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Meadow River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Nallen, the Meadow River is running 96 cfs — 128% of normal, down 12% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 128% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Nallen (-12%).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Meadow River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Meadow River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Nallen1,880 ft 96 cfs128%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Meadow River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (128%).
Meadow River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Meadow River At Nallen WV
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 03190000 |
96 cfs | 128% | -12% | 3.70 ft | 11.3 ft below | 1,880 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Meadow River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss Gauge: Nallen |
Too low | 96 cfs | 420–1,500 cfs | III–IV |
| Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge Gauge: Nallen |
Too low | 96 cfs | 420–1,500 cfs | III |
| The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River Gauge: Nallen |
Too low | 96 cfs | 420–1,500 cfs | II–V |
Meadow River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Meadow River
The Meadow River is a 48-mile-long tributary of the Gauley River in West Virginia, USA. It was once a significant transportation route for the logging industry in the early 1900s. Today, the river is popular for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing. It also provides water for the Meadow River Valley Agriculture Project, which includes several farms and a vineyard. The river is fed by numerous smaller streams and is home to several reservoirs, including the Summersville Lake, which is popular for boating and fishing. The river is regulated by several dams, including the Summersville Dam, which was constructed in the 1960s to control flooding and provide hydroelectric power. Despite the dams, the Meadow River remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in West Virginia's industrial history.
Fishing near the Meadow River
About the Meadow River
How is the Meadow River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Meadow River is flowing at 96 cfs at Nallen, WV, about 128% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Meadow River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Meadow River is at 128% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Meadow River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Nallen (15.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Meadow River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.