River stage
Bunker Hill, Mill Creek
- River level
- 1.61 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.44 ft
- Recent high
- 2.06 ft
- Recent low
- 1.15 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BHMW2
- 30-day change
- +0.42 ft
- Average
- 1.36 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 6.25 ft
In brief
The Mill Creek at Bunker Hill, WV read 1.61 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.14 ft below action stage. That is 0.42 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BHMW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.25 ft | 2014-05-16 |
| 2 | 5.36 ft | 2012-10-30 |
| 3 | 5.11 ft | 2019-05-05 |
| 4 | 5.03 ft | 2018-09-09 |
| 5 | 4.75 ft | 2018-12-16 |
| 6 | 4.61 ft | 2018-08-22 |
| 7 | 4.54 ft | 2017-07-29 |
| 8 | 4.47 ft | 2017-05-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 3.75 ft
Water begins coming through the drainage holes on Henshaw Road under Interstate 81. The road will likely not be impassible, but the stream will be out of its bank.
- 4.25 ft
Henshaw Road is flooded under Interstate 81.
- 5.25 ft
Mish Road is flooded at Mill Creek.
- 9.00 ft
Water approaches structures near the creek. Several roads are flooded in the area, some by several feet of water.
- 13.00 ft
Significant flooding is occurring throughout the basin, with roads and structures flooded by several feet of water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mill Creek flooding at Bunker Hill?
No. The Mill Creek at Bunker Hill is at 1.61 ft, 2.14 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bunker Hill?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 3.75 ft, minor flooding 4.25 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
What is the highest the Mill Creek has been at Bunker Hill?
The highest crest on record is 6.25 ft, on 2014-05-16.
Is the Mill Creek high or low right now at Bunker Hill?
At 1.61 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BHMW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01616400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.