Levisa Fork River at Big Rock
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.4 ft on Apr 4, 1977 (historic crest)
- 24.3 ft on Feb 16, 2025 (historic crest)
- 23.0 ft on Jan 29, 1957 (historic crest)
- 20.7 ft on May 7, 1984 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.0 ft | House 1/8 mile downstream on left bank starts to flood. |
|---|---|
| 23.0 ft | Low spots on Route 460 both upstream and downstream of gage start to flood. |
| 25.0 ft | Grocery store 1/8 mile downstream of gage on Route 460 starts to flood. Several low areas along the river are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS South Charleston · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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