River stage
Hines IFLOWS, Meadow River
- River level
- 3.42 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.55 ft
- Recent high
- 9.93 ft
- Recent low
- 0.57 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HNEW2
- 30-day change
- +1.98 ft
- Average
- 2.52 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.80 ft
In brief
The Meadow River at Hines IFLOWS, WV read 3.42 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.58 ft below action stage. That is 1.98 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HNEW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.80 ft | 2016-06-23 |
| 2 | 16.69 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 3 | 16.09 ft | 2025-02-17 |
| 4 | 15.53 ft | 2025-02-01 |
| 5 | 15.44 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 6 | 14.90 ft | 2015-03-12 |
| 7 | 14.14 ft | 2023-02-18 |
| 8 | 13.96 ft | 2022-07-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Flooding begins in Meadow Community Park
- 14.00 ft
One lane of Route 60 closed near Charmco.
- 15.00 ft
Water begins to affect some homes along the right bank of the river from Rupert to McRoss.
- 16.00 ft
Route 60 closed near Charmco.
- 17.00 ft
Central Avenue bridge flooded near McRoss.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Meadow River flooding at Hines IFLOWS?
No. The Meadow River at Hines IFLOWS is at 3.42 ft, 8.58 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hines IFLOWS?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Meadow River has been at Hines IFLOWS?
The highest crest on record is 18.8 ft, on 2016-06-23.
Is the Meadow River high or low right now at Hines IFLOWS?
At 3.42 ft it is higher than 76% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HNEW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03189863). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.