Tygart Valley River at Dailey

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 2:29 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 17 - Many roads and homes flood along the river flood. Many areas along streams and creeks that flow into the Tygart Valley River also flood.
  • 15 - Sections of WV Route 219 and Georgetown Road one tenth of a mile to the right of the river gage flood.
  • 14 - Back Road and approach to the Georgetown Road Bridge 0.15 miles from the river gage flood. Also, minor flooding occurs along the reach of the river.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.8093, -79.8817
RFC OHRFC
State WV
WFO RLX
County Randolph
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03050000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 14.54 ft on 02-07-2025 (P)
2. 12.24 ft on 05-06-2018
3. 14.20 ft on 04-16-2018
4. 12.94 ft on 01-31-2013
5. 12.77 ft on 04-15-2007 1

Historic Crests

1. 17.20 ft on 02-04-1932 1
2. 16.60 ft on 11-05-1985 1
3. 15.90 ft on 03-13-1918 1
4. 15.58 ft on 05-17-1996 1
5. 14.80 ft on 01-26-1978 1
6. 14.67 ft on 06-19-1998 1
7. 14.57 ft on 07-31-1996 1
8. 14.56 ft on 03-20-1982 1
9. 14.54 ft on 02-07-2025 (P)
10. 14.20 ft on 02-03-1939 1

Low Water Records

1. 0.00 ft on 09-29-1953
2. 0.00 ft on 09-12-1930
3. 0.12 ft on 09-04-1968
4. 0.13 ft on 10-11-1965
5. 0.13 ft on 10-23-1969

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1957.53 ft
moderate Flooding 1955.53 ft
minor Flooding 1954.53 ft
action 1952.53 ft
Latest Value 1942.30 ft
Gauge Zero 1940.53 ft

Gauge Photos

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Back Road, across from the gage, floods at 14 feet

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) River Forecast vs. River Potential
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble One Page Explainer

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

See the Product Description Document link for more details on the interpretation of the 10 day graphics.

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WFO Information

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Charleston
1754 Hendrickson Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
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