TYGART VALLEY RIVER

TYGART VALLEY RIVER

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Total streamflow across the Tygart Valley River was last observed at 663 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,314 acre-ft of water today; about 31% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,144 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-03-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at 73,520 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Tygart Valley River At Colfax reporting a streamflow rate of 431 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Tygart Valley River, with a gauge stage of 3.82 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Tygart Valley River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,944 ft, the Tygart Valley River Near Dailey.

The Tygart Valley River is located in West Virginia and is approximately 135 miles long. It was historically used for transportation and logging, and during the Civil War, it was an important resource for the Union Army. The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Buckhannon River and the West Fork River. The Tygart Valley River is dammed at several points, including the Tygart Dam, which creates the Tygart Lake Reservoir. The lake offers recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The river also provides water for irrigation and is crucial for agricultural activities in the region. The hydrology of the river is affected by rainfall, snowmelt, and human activities such as mining and industrial activities. Overall, the Tygart Valley River is an important natural resource for West Virginia, offering both recreational and practical benefits to the local communities.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 1,314 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 662.7 cfs
-83.7 cfs (-11.21%)
Percent of Normal 30.91%
Maximum 73,520.0 cfs
2015-03-05
Seasonal Avg 2,144 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Tygart Valley River Near Dailey
USGS 03050000
17 cfs 0.71 ft -16.18
Tygart Valley River At Belington
USGS 03051000
92 cfs 2.6 ft -35.49
Tygart Valley River At Philippi
USGS 03054500
123 cfs 3.35 ft -16.89
Tygart Valley River At Colfax
USGS 03057000
431 cfs 3.82 ft -1.15

Regional Streamflow

5

Cubic Feet Per Second

24

Cubic Feet Per Second

64

Cubic Feet Per Second

131

Cubic Feet Per Second

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The Tygart Valley River — also known as the Tygart River — is a principal tributary of the Monongahela River, approximately 135 miles (217 km) long, in east-central West Virginia in the United States. Via the Monongahela and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River, draining an area of 1,329 square miles (3,440 km2) in the Allegheny Mountains and the unglaciated portion of the Allegheny Plateau.



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