Bluestone River near Spanishburg

Last updated: Jul 24, 2025, 1:33 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 15 - Spanishburg Elementary School and Rich Creek Baptist Church may be affected by flood waters.
  • 14 - Water affects numerous portions of Route 19 south of Spanishburg
  • 12 - Water begins to affect the lowest portions of Route 19 near Spanishburg.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.4335, -81.1100
RFC OHRFC
State WV
WFO RNK
County Mercer
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03178000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 11.75 ft on 05-18-2025 (P)
2. 19.98 ft on 02-16-2025
3. 15.10 ft on 02-01-2025
4. 14.81 ft on 09-28-2024
5. 11.89 ft on 09-26-2024

Historic Crests

1. 19.98 ft on 02-16-2025
2. 17.50 ft on 03-13-2010
3. 17.10 ft on 03-05-2015
4. 16.80 ft on 02-07-2020
5. 16.51 ft on 05-30-2023

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 2069.03 ft
moderate Flooding 2066.03 ft
minor Flooding 2063.03 ft
action 2061.03 ft
Latest Value 2053.46 ft
Gauge Zero 2051.03 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 5

Flooding of the Bluestone River surrounds the Rich Creek Baptist Church on February 15th, 2025. View of the south side of the church.

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Blacksburg
1750 Forecast Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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