River Conditions
Illustrated map of Summersville Lake

River stage

Marlinton, Greenbrier River

River level
2.44 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
9.00 ft
Flood stage
10.00 ft
Record crest
20.20 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRLW2

Record crest
20.20 ft
Flood stage
10.00 ft
Moderate flood
12.00 ft
Major flood
14.00 ft
Crest date
1985-11-05

In brief

The Greenbrier River at Marlinton, WV read 2.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.56 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge MRLW2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 9.00 ftMinor flooding 10.00 ftModerate flooding 12.00 ftMajor flooding 14.00 ft CURRENT 2.44 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 20.20 ft 1985-11-05
2 18.03 ft 1996-01-19
3 13.70 ft 2010-01-25
4 12.91 ft 2003-11-20
5 12.87 ft 2007-03-02
6 12.38 ft 2021-03-01
7 12.25 ft 2008-03-05
8 12.00 ft 2016-06-24

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 10.00 ft

    Low areas along the river are flooded. 1st & 2nd Avenues start to flood.

  2. 12.00 ft

    Sections of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Avenues in Marlinton are flooded. Sections of 9th Street start to flood. Sections of Campbelltown start to flood.

  3. 14.00 ft

    Most areas near the river and along Knapps Creek are flooded. 5th Avenue and other sections of Marlinton are flooded. Water starts into nursing home. Homes flooded in Campbelltown.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Greenbrier River flooding at Marlinton?

No. The Greenbrier River at Marlinton is at 2.44 ft, 6.56 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Marlinton?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.

What is the highest the Greenbrier River has been at Marlinton?

The highest crest on record is 20.2 ft, on 1985-11-05.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRLW2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.