River stage
Nallen, Meadow River
- River level
- 5.73 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.93 ft
- Recent high
- 12.14 ft
- Recent low
- 3.38 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NALW2
- 30-day change
- +1.83 ft
- Average
- 5.14 ft
- Readings
- 121
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.78 ft
In brief
The Meadow River at Nallen, WV read 5.73 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.27 ft below action stage. That is 1.83 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NALW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.78 ft | 2016-06-23 |
| 2 | 24.50 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 3 | 17.37 ft | 2022-07-27 |
| 4 | 16.95 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 5 | 16.94 ft | 1969-12-31 |
| 6 | 16.27 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 7 | 15.87 ft | 1969-08-20 |
| 8 | 15.64 ft | 1934-03-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Chestnut Grove Road 41/1 and Lumber Yard at Nallen start to flood.
- 17.00 ft
Chestnut Grove Road 41/1 and Lumber Yard at Nallen are flooded, along with several areas along the river.
- 20.00 ft
Major flooding is occurring. Several roads, homes, and businesses are flooded near the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Meadow River flooding at Nallen?
No. The Meadow River at Nallen is at 5.73 ft, 6.27 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Nallen?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Meadow River has been at Nallen?
The highest crest on record is 24.78 ft, on 2016-06-23.
Is the Meadow River high or low right now at Nallen?
At 5.73 ft it is higher than 74% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NALW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03190000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.