New River at Thurmond, WV
USGS gauge 03185400 · drainage 6,752 sq mi · observed Oct 17, 2:45 AM EDT · 27 min old
Weather alerts Official NWS
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:35AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Ends Oct 18, 9:00 AM EDT
Source: National Weather Service alerts for the gauge location, fetched Oct 17, 3:09 AM EDT.
Last 7 days Live gauge
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values), observed to Oct 17, 2:45 AM EDT. Shaded band: 25th to 75th percentile of USGS daily statistics for each date; dashed: median. Flow in cfs.
Gage height and flood stages Live gauge
| Measure | Gage height | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Latest gage height | 7.43 ft | Oct 17, 2:45 AM EDT |
| Action stage | 16.0 ft | 8.6 ft above the latest gage height |
| Minor stage | 19.0 ft | 11.6 ft above the latest gage height |
| Moderate stage | 20.0 ft | 12.6 ft above the latest gage height |
| Major stage | 22.0 ft | 14.6 ft above the latest gage height |
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous gage height), observed to Oct 17, 2:45 AM EDT. Flood stages from National Weather Service forecast point THMW2. Dashed horizontal lines are drawn only where they fall inside the axis; all stages are in the table.
Gauge location Mapped layer
Source: Map services and data available from U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program (USGS Topo). Map about 10 miles across, centred on the gauge at 37.9551, -81.0765.
Radar Official NWS
Source: National Weather Service radar, station KRLX. The loop is served live by the NWS and shows its own frame times.
Weather forecast Official NWS
Source: National Weather Service point forecast, updated Oct 17, 1:48 AM EDT.
Public land at this gauge Mapped layer
| Unit | Managed by | Public access |
|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | National Park Service | Open access |
| Private Land Owner 1 | Private | Closed |
Source: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US), within about half a mile of the gauge, downloaded Oct 12, 2026. Mapped land is not proof of legal access.
About USGS gauge 03185400 Historical record
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| USGS site name | NEW RIVER AT THURMOND, WV |
| Site type | Stream |
| Agency | U.S. Geological Survey |
| County and state | Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Drainage area | 6,752 sq mi |
| Altitude | 1,030 ft (NAVD88) |
| Hydrologic unit code | 050500040303 |
| Coordinates | 37.9551, -81.0765 |
| Daily mean flow record | Feb 19, 1981 to Oct 14, 2026 |
| Instantaneous flow record | Oct 1, 1994 to Oct 16, 2026 |
| Instantaneous gage height record | Oct 1, 2007 to Oct 16, 2026 |
| Annual peaks on file | 44, 1981 to 2024 |
Source: USGS Water Data API monitoring-locations and time-series-metadata, fetched Oct 17, 12:39 AM EDT.
Sources and method
- Forecasts, alerts and observations: National Weather Service. NWS material is not subject to copyright. Terms
- Data: U.S. Geological Survey. Terms
- River forecasts, flood stages, crests and impact statements: National Weather Service. Terms
- Map services and data available from U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program. Terms
- Rain estimates and radar: NOAA and National Weather Service. Terms
- Public land: USGS Gap Analysis Project, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US). Terms
USGS daily statistics, downloaded Oct 12, 2026
Percentile method: trailing 24 h mean vs USGS daily percentiles for calendar date 10-17.
Percentile is estimated from USGS published daily percentiles. Readings are provisional until USGS reviews them. Not endorsed by USGS, NOAA or the National Weather Service. Not for navigation or safety-of-life decisions; the absence of an alert is not a statement that conditions are safe.