River stage
Caldwell, Greenbrier River
- River level
- 3.29 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.62 ft
- Recent high
- 3.64 ft
- Recent low
- 0.30 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CALW2
- 30-day change
- +2.80 ft
- Average
- 0.97 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.21 ft
In brief
The Greenbrier River at Caldwell, WV read 3.29 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.71 ft below action stage. That is 2.80 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CALW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.21 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 2 | 13.07 ft | 2025-02-07 |
| 3 | 12.24 ft | 2023-02-17 |
| 4 | 11.47 ft | 2025-02-01 |
| 5 | 11.00 ft | 2014-05-16 |
| 6 | 10.57 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 7 | 9.59 ft | 2024-01-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.16 ft
WATER GETS INTO A CABIN ON THE EAST UPSTREAM BANK.
- 15.36 ft
WATER FLOODS ACCESS RAMP ON THE DOWNSTREAM WEST BANK.
- 15.66 ft
WATER FLOODS A DRIVEWAY TO A HOUSE ON THE EAST DOWNSTREAM SIDE OF THE RIVER BANK.
- 17.26 ft
THE ROADWAY ON THE WEST SIDE OF RIVER UPSTREAM FROM THE RIVER GAGE IS FLOODED.
- 23.67 ft
ROUTE 60 WEST OF THE RIVER BRIDGE IS FLOODED.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greenbrier River flooding at Caldwell?
No. The Greenbrier River at Caldwell is at 3.29 ft, 9.71 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Caldwell?
Action stage 13 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Greenbrier River has been at Caldwell?
The highest crest on record is 15.21 ft, on 2021-03-01.
Is the Greenbrier River high or low right now at Caldwell?
At 3.29 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CALW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03182890). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.