River stage
Hinton, New River
- River level
- 4.81 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.70 ft
- Recent high
- 4.88 ft
- Recent low
- 1.57 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HINW2
- 30-day change
- +3.03 ft
- Average
- 2.18 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.20 ft
In brief
The New River at Hinton, WV read 4.81 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.19 ft below action stage. That is 3.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HINW2
Water 65 °F (18 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date · -1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.20 ft | 1878-09-13 |
| 2 | 18.97 ft | 1940-08-15 |
| 3 | 18.80 ft | 1901-05-22 |
| 4 | 18.00 ft | 1901-04-21 |
| 5 | 16.00 ft | 1916-07-17 |
| 6 | 14.35 ft | 1943-12-30 |
| 7 | 12.70 ft | 1946-01-08 |
| 8 | 10.68 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Some houses on left bank and downstream from Highway 20 bridge may be affected.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New River flooding at Hinton?
No. The New River at Hinton is at 4.81 ft, 4.19 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hinton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the New River has been at Hinton?
The highest crest on record is 20.2 ft, on 1878-09-13.
Is the New River high or low right now at Hinton?
At 4.81 ft it is higher than 99% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Hinton, New River?
The water temperature at Hinton, New River is 65 °F (18.5 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.3 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HINW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03184500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.