River stage
Dyer, Williams River
- River level
- 3.19 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.70 ft
- Recent high
- 5.95 ft
- Recent low
- 1.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DYRW2
- 30-day change
- +0.95 ft
- Average
- 1.99 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.78 ft
In brief
The Williams River at Dyer, WV read 3.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.81 ft below action stage. That is 0.95 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DYRW2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.78 ft | 2016-06-24 |
| 2 | 18.45 ft | 1932-07-04 |
| 3 | 17.73 ft | 1984-08-30 |
| 4 | 17.36 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 5 | 16.99 ft | 2003-11-19 |
| 6 | 16.69 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 7 | 16.55 ft | 1981-06-10 |
| 8 | 14.48 ft | 2005-11-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.50 ft
Forest Service Road 101 Bridge begins to flood. Several low spots are flooded on Williams River Road along the river.
- 12.00 ft
Between 12 and 15 feet, several sections of Williams River Road and Forest Service Roads along the river are flooded and impassible. Several campgrounds and camps are flooded along the river. In addition, several low water bridges are impassible.
- 15.00 ft
All roads along the river, as well as tributaries flowing into the river, are flooded and impassible in several areas. At levels nearing 20 feet, several homes, businesses, camps, and campgrounds begin to flood or are flooded near the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Williams River flooding at Dyer?
No. The Williams River at Dyer is at 3.19 ft, 5.81 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Dyer?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10.5 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Williams River has been at Dyer?
The highest crest on record is 20.78 ft, on 2016-06-24.
Is the Williams River high or low right now at Dyer?
At 3.19 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DYRW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03186500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.