River stage
Alderson, Greenbrier River
- River level
- 4.95 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.29 ft
- Recent high
- 5.36 ft
- Recent low
- 2.35 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ALDW2
- 30-day change
- +2.43 ft
- Average
- 2.96 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.33 ft
In brief
The Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV read 4.95 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.05 ft below action stage. That is 2.43 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ALDW2
Water 60 °F (16 °C) · about normal for this date · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.33 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 2 | 23.95 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 3 | 22.00 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 4 | 20.30 ft | 1973-12-27 |
| 5 | 19.90 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 6 | 19.80 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 7 | 18.72 ft | 2010-01-26 |
| 8 | 17.95 ft | 1963-03-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.50 ft
Water impacts campers and campsites along Crook Lane in Pence Springs.
- 12.00 ft
Flooding begins along portions of Route 3 downstream from Alderson near Eagle Branch.
- 13.50 ft
Additional low spots dowmstream from Alderson along Route 12/3 are flooded.
- 15.00 ft
Farm land along river bank near gage is flooded.
- 17.00 ft
Flooding of roads in Alderson and some buildings affected.
- 19.00 ft
Significant flooding in town of Alderson.
- 26.50 ft
Bridge floor at gage is flooded.
- 30.00 ft
Railroad tracks on left bank flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greenbrier River flooding at Alderson?
No. The Greenbrier River at Alderson is at 4.95 ft, 4.05 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Alderson?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Greenbrier River has been at Alderson?
The highest crest on record is 24.33 ft, on 1996-01-20.
Is the Greenbrier River high or low right now at Alderson?
At 4.95 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Alderson, Greenbrier River?
The water temperature at Alderson, Greenbrier River is 60 °F (15.8 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ALDW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03183500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.