Station Name: TYGART VALLEY RIVER AT COLFAX, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 896 feet

Nearest Address:
1708 Levels Rd
Colfax, WV 26554
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 39.4350866, -80.1325789

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 26 at 9:44PM EDT until May 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 9:44 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe, Muskingum and Noble, southwest Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The combination of fairly saturated grounds with heavy rain from showers and thunderstorms capable that may train, or repeatedly move over, the same locations could result in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 2:20AM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 2:20 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter and Greenup, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Mason, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight could produce heavy rainfall. Given the wet soil from previous rainfall, flash flooding could occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:30AM EDT until May 27 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 7:30 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

At 730 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Shinnston and Enterprise. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 127 and 128. This includes the following streams and drainages... Tenmile Creek, West Fork River, Beards Run, Thomas Fork, Smith Run, Plummer Run and Mudlick Run.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:27AM EDT until May 27 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following county, Garrett. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 726 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bittinger... Grantsville... Friendsville... Accident... Keysers Ridge... Mineral Spring... Jennings... McHenry... Selbysport... New Germany... Piney Grove... - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 3:46AM EDT until May 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 3:46 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western Garrett and eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Western Grant, Western Mineral and Western Pendleton. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the area this morning into the early afternoon. Some thunderstorms will produce heavy rain. Localized rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are possible. Given days of soaking rains and creeks and streams running high, this could result in flooding. - Please visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.