River Conditions
Illustrated map of Summersville Lake

River stage

Ronceverte, Greenbrier River

River level
2.83 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
14.00 ft
Flood stage
15.00 ft
Record crest
23.20 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RONW2

Record crest
23.20 ft
Flood stage
15.00 ft
Crest date
2016-06-24

In brief

The Greenbrier River at Ronceverte, WV read 2.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.17 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge RONW2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 14.00 ftMinor flooding 15.00 ft CURRENT 2.83 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 23.20 ft 2016-06-24
2 19.00 ft 2007-03-03
3 18.43 ft 2021-03-01
4 17.00 ft 2018-04-16
5 16.11 ft 2025-02-07
6 15.50 ft 2008-03-05
7 14.81 ft 2023-02-17
8 13.80 ft 2025-02-01

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

What happens at each level

  1. 14.50 ft

    ROADWAY ON DOWNSTREAM SIDE FLOODED.

  2. 15.90 ft

    River Road closed by flooding and water reaches Monroe Avenue near Southern States.

  3. 18.50 ft

    BUILDINGS ON ROADWAY ON THE DOWNSTREAM SIDE FLOODED.

  4. 25.80 ft

    RECORD FLOOD.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Greenbrier River flooding at Ronceverte?

No. The Greenbrier River at Ronceverte is at 2.83 ft, 11.17 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Ronceverte?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft and minor flooding 15 ft.

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

The highest crest on record is 23.2 ft, on 2016-06-24.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RONW2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.