River stage
Man, Guyandotte River
- River level
- 6.27 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.72 ft
- Recent high
- 9.12 ft
- Recent low
- 4.13 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MNAW2
- 30-day change
- +0.94 ft
- Average
- 5.51 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.78 ft
In brief
The Guyandotte River at Man, WV read 6.27 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.73 ft below action stage. That is 0.94 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MNAW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.78 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 2 | 22.25 ft | 1957-01-29 |
| 3 | 21.87 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 4 | 20.22 ft | 1974-01-11 |
| 5 | 20.19 ft | 1955-02-28 |
| 6 | 20.15 ft | 1969-12-30 |
| 7 | 19.70 ft | 1977-04-04 |
| 8 | 19.40 ft | 1972-08-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Water on roads in low-lying areas.
- 16.00 ft
Some buildings and structures along the river start to flood.
- 20.00 ft
Flooding of businesses and homes along river. Sections of Route 10 inundated.
- 22.00 ft
Major flooding occurs along the Guyandotte River and Buffalo Creek in Man.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guyandotte River flooding at Man?
No. The Guyandotte River at Man is at 6.27 ft, 6.73 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Man?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Guyandotte River has been at Man?
The highest crest on record is 24.78 ft, on 1963-03-12.
Is the Guyandotte River high or low right now at Man?
At 6.27 ft it is higher than 80% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MNAW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03203000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.