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River stage

Guyandotte River

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
7 of 7
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Guyandotte River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Guyandotte River levels, gauge by gauge

The Guyandotte River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Baileysville WV 3.65 ft 17.00 ft normal, rising
Branchland WV 4.83 ft 30.00 ft normal, rising
Logan WV 5.95 ft 23.00 ft normal, rising
Man WV 6.27 ft 15.00 ft normal, rising
Pineville WV 0.10 ft 13.00 ft normal, falling
R. D. Bailey Lake WV 3.65 ft — no flood stage set
R.D. Bailey Lake WV 1035.39 ft — no flood stage set

Recent levels on the Guyandotte River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Baileysville, WV, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Baileysville →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Guyandotte River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Guyandotte River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Guyandotte River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Baileysville is at 3.65 ft; Branchland is at 4.83 ft; Logan is at 5.95 ft; Man is at 6.27 ft.

Where is the Guyandotte River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Guyandotte 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.