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

Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 11:34PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue March 3, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 4:15 AM

Areas of patchy dense fog have formed across many of the river and mountain valleys after recent rainfall and cooling temperatures. Additional rounds of moderate to heavy rain will be moving in early Wednesday morning which will likely make conditions worse in between the heavier showers. Visibility will be restricted with any fog and could be as low as half a mile or less in spots. Exercise caution traveling tonight and Wednesday morning. Please slow down and leave extra room between other vehicles.

Flood Watch issued March 4 at 2:26AM EST until March 4 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 2:26 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, 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, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST 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... - 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Flood Warning issued March 4 at 6:03AM EST until March 4 at 8:30AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 6:03 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer and Roane. In northern West Virginia, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Until 830 AM EST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 555 AM EST, Earlier heavy rain has lessened this morning, but additional rounds of moderate to heavy rain are likely later this morning. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen and flooding is already occurring within the warned area. The upper reaches of Meathouse Fork is now in action stage and slowly rising. In addition, the South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan is in action stage and slowly rising. At 16 feet, a low spot on Oxbow Road below the gage floods. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area this morning. Additional rain is likely late morning into the afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksburg, Weston, Spencer, Harrisville, Glenville, Grantsville, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Pennsboro, West Union, Cedar Creek State Park, North Bend State Park, Jackson Mill, Arnoldsburg, Stonewall Jackson, West Milford, Burnsville, Lost Creek and Jane Lew. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 1:29AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 1:29 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 7:30 AM

Areas of patchy dense fog have formed across many of the river and mountain valleys after recent rainfall and the CAD wedge remaining in place across portions of the area. Visibility will be restricted with any fog and could be as low as a quarter of a mile or less in spots. Exercise caution traveling tonight and early Wednesday morning. Please slow down and leave extra room between other vehicles.

Dense Fog Advisory issued March 4 at 6:17AM EST until March 4 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 6:17 AM
Expires: Wed March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.