Station Name: GAULEY RIVER NEAR CRAIGSVILLE, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet

Nearest Address:
State Rte 55
Craigsville, WV 26205
Nicholas County

GPS Coordinates: 38.29094494, -80.6409242

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 7:17PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 7:17 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 1:28AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:28 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts remain possible over the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Wind Advisory issued February 22 at 5:21PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:21 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 5:21PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:21 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

Low pressure near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, will strengthen into a major winter storm as it moves north along the East Coast. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Giles, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling to near 20 degrees tonight, combined with the wind, will result in wind chills in the single digits late tonight and Monday.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 5:21PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 5:21 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

Low pressure near Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, will strengthen into a major winter storm as it moves north along the East Coast. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling into the teens tonight, combined with the wind, will result in wind chills near zero late tonight and Monday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.