River stage
Elk River (WV)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Elk River (WV) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Elk River levels, gauge by gauge
The Elk River is measured at 8 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clay | 5.91 ft | normal, rising |
| Big Run | 5.71 ft | normal, rising |
| Frametown | 5.36 ft | normal, rising |
| Guardian | 4.38 ft | normal, steady |
| Queen Shoals | 8.09 ft | normal, rising |
| Replete | 6.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| Sutton Lake | 15.71 ft | no flood stage set |
| Sutton Lake | 925.28 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Elk River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Clay, WV, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Elk River (CO) different river, same name
- Elk River (KS) different river, same name
- Elk River (TN) different river, same name
- Williams River (WV) 1 gauge
- Cranberry River 1 gauge
- Meadow River 2 gauges
- Greenbrier River 9 gauges
- Kanawha River 6 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elk River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Elk River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Elk River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Clay is at 5.91 ft; Big Run is at 5.71 ft; Frametown is at 5.36 ft; Guardian is at 4.38 ft.
Where is the Elk River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Elk River in West Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.