River stage
Buckeye, Greenbrier River
- River level
- 4.44 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.99 ft
- Recent high
- 5.63 ft
- Recent low
- 2.21 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BUCW2
- 30-day change
- +1.87 ft
- Average
- 2.63 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.00 ft
In brief
The Greenbrier River at Buckeye, WV read 4.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.56 ft below action stage. That is 1.87 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BUCW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.00 ft | 1877-11-25 |
| 2 | 23.20 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 3 | 21.03 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 4 | 20.00 ft | 1899-06-21 |
| 5 | 17.50 ft | 1932-02-05 |
| 6 | 17.40 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 7 | 17.40 ft | 1996-05-17 |
| 8 | 16.75 ft | 2010-01-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
The low spots below river gage are subject to flooding. Also, 13 feet at Buckeye equates to a 10 foot flood stage at Marlinton which is upstream from Buckeye.
- 14.00 ft
More low spots along the river are flooded. Also, 14 feet at Buckeye equates to a 10 foot flood stage at Marlinton which is upstream from Buckeye.
- 15.00 ft
The farm land along the river bank near gage is flooded. Steven Hole Road starts to flood.
- 18.00 ft
Several sections of Steven Hole Road is flooded.
- 26.50 ft
The bridge roadway near the gage is flooded.
- 30.00 ft
The Greenbrier Trail on the left bank is flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greenbrier River flooding at Buckeye?
No. The Greenbrier River at Buckeye is at 4.44 ft, 7.56 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Buckeye?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 26.5 ft.
What is the highest the Greenbrier River has been at Buckeye?
The highest crest on record is 24.0 ft, on 1877-11-25.
Is the Greenbrier River high or low right now at Buckeye?
At 4.44 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BUCW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03182500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.