Station Name: ELK RIVER BELOW WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,050 feet

Nearest Address:
Elk River Rd
Webster Springs, WV 26288
Webster County

GPS Coordinates: 38.59732627, -80.4903644

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 10:41AM EDT until July 22 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:41 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Several roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1032 AM EDT, Emergency management and the Department of Highways reported ongoing flooding throughout the area. Interstate 79 at mile marker 105 in Jane Lew remains closed in both directions due to flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Jane Lew, Camden, Horner, Sand Run and Alum Bridge. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 9:49AM EDT until July 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 9:49 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 948 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. River gauges indicate minor flooding is occurring on Sand Run and Middle Fork Tygart Valley River near Ellamore. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill and Ellamore. - This includes Route 33 between mile markers 15 and 17. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Flood Warning issued July 21 at 10:45PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 10:45 PM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. For the Tygart Valley River...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon. * WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon. * 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. At 25.0 feet, Several streets, homes, and businesses along the river flood. At 26.0 feet, Major flooding in Buckhannon and surrounding areas. Business/factory across from the Hall Rd bridge near the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:20 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.0 feet on 03/05/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Wednesday morning at 1045 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 3:23AM EDT until July 22 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 3:23 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 3:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. For the Tygart Valley River...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Major flooding in Buckhannon and surrounding areas. Business/factory across from the Hall Rd bridge near the gage begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 26.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.9 feet on 07/31/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 this afternoon at 330 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued July 21 at 9:31PM EDT until July 22 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 9:31 PM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 9:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... West Fork River At Weston affecting Harrison and Lewis Counties. For the West Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork River at Weston. * WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lower portions of the railroad bridge, 0.8 miles downstream from the river gage begin to flood. At 20.1 feet, Water is over River Avenue, about 200-400 feet downstream from the river gage. Some homes are also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 18.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on 11/19/2003. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 Wednesday morning at 945 AM EDT.