Tygart Valley River Flow
As of 2026-08-04, the Tygart Valley River is flowing at a combined 1,442 cfs across 4 USGS streamgauges — 48% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 3,016 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Tygart Valley River was last observed at 1,442 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,860 acre-ft of water today; about 48% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,016 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 939 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Tygart Valley River, with a gauge stage of 4.66 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Tygart Valley River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Tygart Valley River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tygart Valley River Near Dailey
WV
USGS 03050000
|
51 | 1.09 | 27.1 | 89% | 1 | 9,120 | 1,944 |
|
Tygart Valley River At Belington
WV
USGS 03051000
|
109 | 2.75 | -6.8 | 63% | 6 | 14,300 | 1,693 |
|
Tygart Valley River At Philippi
WV
USGS 03054500
|
343 | 3.82 | -6.5 | 94% | 8 | 34,100 | 1,287 |
|
Tygart Valley River At Colfax
WV
USGS 03057000
|
939 | 4.66 | -5.2 | 113% | 285 | 20,800 | 868 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Tygart Valley River
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.
Recreation along the Tygart Valley River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Tygart Valley River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Tygart Valley River
How is the Tygart Valley River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-04, the Tygart Valley River is flowing at a combined 1,442 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 48% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Tygart Valley River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Tygart Valley River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.