River stage
Big Run, Elk River
- River level
- 5.71 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.59 ft
- Recent high
- 8.27 ft
- Recent low
- 3.52 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CFRW2
- 30-day change
- +2.11 ft
- Average
- 4.27 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.34 ft
In brief
The Elk River at Big Run, WV read 5.71 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.29 ft below action stage. That is 2.11 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CFRW2
Water 60 °F (16 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.34 ft | 1861-09-01 |
| 2 | 25.87 ft | 1896-07-26 |
| 3 | 17.36 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 4 | 17.20 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 5 | 16.02 ft | 1989-04-26 |
| 6 | 15.21 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 7 | 13.97 ft | 1974-06-02 |
| 8 | 13.80 ft | 1996-07-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Bankfull. A few low spots along County Road 7 begin to flood.
- 15.00 ft
Numerous spots along County Road 7 begin to flood.
- 18.00 ft
County Road 7 is flooded in several sections. Some homes and camps start to flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elk River flooding at Big Run?
No. The Elk River at Big Run is at 5.71 ft, 5.29 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Big Run?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Elk River has been at Big Run?
The highest crest on record is 26.34 ft, on 1861-09-01.
Is the Elk River high or low right now at Big Run?
At 5.71 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Big Run, Elk River?
The water temperature at Big Run, Elk River is 60 °F (15.7 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CFRW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03194700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.