River stage
Hilldale, Greenbrier River
- River level
- 5.17 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +4.17 ft
- Recent high
- 6.09 ft
- Recent low
- 0.82 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HLLW2
- 30-day change
- +4.14 ft
- Average
- 1.71 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.88 ft
In brief
The Greenbrier River at Hilldale, WV read 5.17 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.83 ft below action stage. That is 4.14 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HLLW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.88 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 2 | 25.68 ft | 1985-11-06 |
| 3 | 25.45 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 4 | 23.13 ft | 1973-12-27 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 22.79 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 6 | 22.66 ft | 1967-03-08 |
| 7 | 21.85 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 8 | 21.60 ft | 2010-01-26 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greenbrier River flooding at Hilldale?
No. The Greenbrier River at Hilldale is at 5.17 ft, 10.83 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hilldale?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Greenbrier River has been at Hilldale?
The highest crest on record is 26.88 ft, on 1996-01-20.
Is the Greenbrier River high or low right now at Hilldale?
At 5.17 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HLLW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03184000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.