River stage
Greenbrier River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Greenbrier River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Greenbrier River levels, gauge by gauge
The Greenbrier River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alderson | 4.95 ft | normal, rising |
| Buckeye | 4.44 ft | normal, rising |
| Caldwell | 3.29 ft | normal, rising |
| Cloverlick | 2.85 ft | normal, steady |
| Durbin | 2.93 ft | normal, rising |
| Hilldale | 5.17 ft | normal, rising |
| Marlinton | 2.44 ft | normal, steady |
| Renick | 3.84 ft | normal, rising |
| Ronceverte | 2.83 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Greenbrier River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Alderson, WV, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cranberry River 1 gauge
- Williams River (WV) 1 gauge
- Meadow River 2 gauges
- Indian Creek (WV) 1 gauge
- Elk River (WV) 8 gauges
- New River (VA, WV) 10 gauges
- Kanawha River 6 gauges
- Guyandotte River 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greenbrier River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Greenbrier River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Greenbrier River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Alderson is at 4.95 ft; Buckeye is at 4.44 ft; Caldwell is at 3.29 ft; Cloverlick is at 2.85 ft.
Where is the Greenbrier River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Greenbrier 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.