What is the current flow on Elk River?
Elk River is currently flowing at 732 cfs at USGS gauge 03197950 as of Oct 2, 9:30 AM UTC.
Elk River at Charleston Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
23.63 ft
Flow 732 cfs · Water temp 68.4°F (20.2°C) · as of Oct 2, 9:30 AM UTC
Flow is 732 cfs.
Flow
732 cfs
Gauge Height
23.63 ft
Water Temp
68.4°F (20.2°C)
Water Temperature
68.4°F (20.2°C) · as of Oct 2, 9:30 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 03197950 is a public stream gauge on Elk River in West Virginia. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Elk River is not available on this page yet. Open Elk River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Elk River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
Other Nearby Gauges
- KANAWHA RIVER AT S SIDE BRIDGE AT CHARLESTON, WV · 0.9 mi
- ELK TWOMILE CREEK NEAR CHARLESTON, WV · 1.8 mi
- KANAWHA RIVER AT CHARLESTON, WV · 4.2 mi
- UNNAMED TRIB TO ELK TWOMILE CR NR CHARLESTON, WV · 6.2 mi
- LITTLE SANDY CREEK NEAR ELKVIEW,WV · 9.6 mi
- POCATALICO RIVER AT SISSONVILLE, WV · 11.6 mi
- COAL RIVER AT TORNADO, WV · 11.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Elk River?
The latest reported water temperature on Elk River is 68.4°F (20.2°C) as of Oct 2, 9:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Elk River?
Other gauges on Elk River worth checking include ELK RIVER AB ELK TWOMILE CREEK AT CHARLESTON, WV (1.3 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
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