River stage
Frametown, Elk River
- River level
- 5.36 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.85 ft
- Recent high
- 9.77 ft
- Recent low
- 1.90 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FRMW2
- 30-day change
- +2.68 ft
- Average
- 3.06 ft
- Readings
- 119
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.39 ft
In brief
The Elk River at Frametown, WV read 5.36 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.64 ft below action stage. That is 2.68 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FRMW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.39 ft | 1996-07-31 |
| 2 | 17.62 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 3 | 16.65 ft | 1997-03-01 |
| 4 | 16.31 ft | 1991-12-03 |
| 5 | 16.05 ft | 1967-03-15 |
| 6 | 16.03 ft | 1994-05-08 |
| 7 | 15.84 ft | 2013-12-07 |
| 8 | 14.93 ft | 1974-06-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Camp 500 feet downstream of gage begins to flood.
- 21.00 ft
Homes and camps along Route 4 are flooded.
- 27.00 ft
House 100 feet upstream from river gage begins to flood. Numerous homes and camps along Route 4 are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elk River flooding at Frametown?
No. The Elk River at Frametown is at 5.36 ft, 10.64 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Frametown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Elk River has been at Frametown?
The highest crest on record is 20.39 ft, on 1996-07-31.
Is the Elk River high or low right now at Frametown?
At 5.36 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FRMW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03196600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.