River stage
Guyandotte River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Guyandotte River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Guyandotte River levels, gauge by gauge
The Guyandotte River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Baileysville | 3.65 ft | normal, rising |
| Branchland | 4.83 ft | normal, rising |
| Logan | 5.95 ft | normal, rising |
| Man | 6.27 ft | normal, rising |
| Pineville | 0.10 ft | normal, falling |
| R. D. Bailey Lake | 3.65 ft | no flood stage set |
| R.D. Bailey Lake | 1035.39 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Guyandotte River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Baileysville, WV, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Kanawha River 6 gauges
- Indian Creek (WV) 1 gauge
- Meadow River 2 gauges
- New River (VA, WV) 10 gauges
- Cranberry River 1 gauge
- Elk River (WV) 8 gauges
- Williams River (WV) 1 gauge
- Greenbrier River 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guyandotte River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Guyandotte River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Guyandotte River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Baileysville is at 3.65 ft; Branchland is at 4.83 ft; Logan is at 5.95 ft; Man is at 6.27 ft.
Where is the Guyandotte River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Guyandotte River in West Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.