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 Warning issued July 22 at 10:46PM EDT until July 23 at 6:29AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:46 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... West Fork River above Clarksburg affecting Harrison County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...West Fork River above Clarksburg. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Homes along the low sections of the river on Liberty Avenue and Route 19 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 3.7 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 feet on 12/14/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 630 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 6:16PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 6:16 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 613 PM EDT, Flooding continues along creeks and streams across the area as a result of heavy thunderstorms Tuesday evening. This includes Duck Creek and the Little Muskingum River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... St. Marys, Middlebourne, Paden City, Sistersville, Matamoras, Lowell, Macksburg, Friendly, Lower Salem, New Matamoras, Point Lookout, Arvilla, Wick, Mountain, Alma, Lima and Devola. - This includes Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 6 and 17. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 July 22 at 11:12PM EDT until July 23 at 7:47AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 11:12 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Portions of Cleveland Ave and Wood St flood. Sections of Rte 20 south and north of town begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.2 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 feet on 03/02/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 800 AM EDT.