Russell Fork River at Birchleaf
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.8 ft on Apr 26, 2012 (historic crest)
- 15.7 ft on Jan 31, 2013 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Dec 9, 2009 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Feb 6, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.0 ft | Low point in elementary school playground starts to flood. Area behind Edwards grocery store is flooded. The Bobe-sue's mini-mart gas station starts to flood between 14, and 17 feet. |
|---|---|
| 19.0 ft | Edwards grocery store parking lot, and lower level of store starts to flood between 18, and 19 feet. Sandlick elementary school playground is flooded. Sections of Route 80 are flooded. Bobe-sue's mini-mart gas station is flooded. |
| 21.0 ft | Major flooding near the river. Several sections of Route 80 and secondary roads are flooded. Some homes near the river are flooded. The Sandlick elemenary school starts to flood. Playground and football field are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS South Charleston · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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