Russell Fork River at Bartlick
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 30.0 ft on Jan 29, 1957 (historic crest)
- 27.6 ft on Apr 4, 1977 (historic crest)
- 24.8 ft on Mar 12, 1963 (historic crest)
- 21.8 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.
| 14.0 ft | Water begins to cover Bartlick Road above the gauge and in the vicinity of the railroad trestle. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Bartlick Road above the gauge and in the vicinity of the railroad trestle floods. |
| 19.0 ft | Low sections of Tom's Bottom Road flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Small outbuildings 0.5 miles below the gauge and along the bend in Tom's Bottom Road flood. |
| 25.0 ft | A couple of homes 0.5 miles below the gauge and along the bend in Tom's Bottom Road begin to flood. |
| 27.0 ft | Most homes 0.5 miles below the gauge and along the bend in Tom's Bottom Road flood. |
| 35.0 ft | Most of Tom's Bottom Road and Bartlick Road flood. |
| 36.0 ft | Bartlick Road Bridge floods. |
Forecast office: NWS South Charleston · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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