Live float conditions for 36 West Virginia rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
New River
New River is a large river in the New River / Greenbrier Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the New At Hinton gauge runs roughly 2,100–12,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~3,200 cfs. Tubing is best 1,500–8,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River / Greenbrier Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: New at Hinton, New at Thurmond
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Cranberry River
Cranberry River is a small river in the Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cranberry Near Richwood gauge runs roughly 100–470 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cranberry near Richwood
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Greenbrier River
Greenbrier River is a small river in the New River / Greenbrier Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Greenbrier At Durbin gauge runs roughly 100–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River / Greenbrier Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Greenbrier at Durbin, Greenbrier at Buckeye, Greenbrier at Alderson, Greenbrier at Hilldale
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Elk River (Upper)
Elk River (Upper) is a mid-sized river in the Monongahela Highlands region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Elk Below Webster Springs gauge runs roughly 150–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–850 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Monongahela Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Elk below Webster Springs
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Shavers Fork (Cheat)
Shavers Fork (Cheat) is a small river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shavers Fork Near Cheat Bridge gauge runs roughly 100–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge, Shavers Fork below Bowden
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Gauley River
Gauley River is a mid-sized river in the Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Gauley Near Craigsville gauge runs roughly 300–3,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~520 cfs. Tubing is best 210–1,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Gauley near Craigsville, Gauley above Belva
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Williams River
Williams River is a small river in the Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Williams At Dyer gauge runs roughly 120–660 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Williams at Dyer
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North Fork South Branch Potomac
North Fork South Branch Potomac is a small river in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Fork At Cabins gauge runs roughly 110–810 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Fork at Cabins
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South Branch Potomac
South Branch Potomac is a small creek in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Branch At Franklin gauge runs roughly 170–270 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Branch at Franklin, South Branch near Petersburg, South Branch near Springfield
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Cheat River
Cheat River is a mid-sized river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cheat Near Parsons gauge runs roughly 350–3,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~630 cfs. Tubing is best 240–2,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cheat near Parsons, Cheat below Saltlick Creek (Rowlesburg), Cheat at Albright
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Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a small river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackwater At Davis gauge runs roughly 100–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackwater at Davis
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Elk River (Lower)
Elk River (Lower) is a mid-sized river in the Monongahela Highlands region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Elk At Queen Shoals gauge runs roughly 380–4,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~730 cfs. Tubing is best 270–2,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Monongahela Highlands · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Elk at Queen Shoals
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Coal River
Coal River is a small river in the Southern Coalfields region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Coal At Ashford gauge runs roughly 110–860 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Coalfields · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Coal at Ashford, Little Coal at Danville, Coal River at Tornado
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Tygart Valley River
Tygart Valley River is a small river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tygart Valley River Near Dailey, Wv gauge runs roughly 100–690 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tygart Valley River Near Dailey, Wv, Tygart Valley River At Belington, Wv, Tygart Valley River At Philippi, Wv, Tygart Valley River At Colfax, Wv
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Guyandotte River
Guyandotte River is a small river in the Southern Coalfields region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Guyandotte Near Baileysville gauge runs roughly 130–600 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Coalfields · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Guyandotte near Baileysville, Guyandotte at Logan
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Potomac River
Potomac River is a large river in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Potomac River At Shepherdstown, Wv gauge runs roughly 1,200–9,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,900 cfs. Tubing is best 840–6,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Potomac River At Shepherdstown, Wv
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Kanawha River
Kanawha River is a large river in the Kanawha Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kanawha River At Kanawha Falls, Wv gauge runs roughly 3,200–22,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~5,000 cfs. Tubing is best 2,200–14,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Kanawha Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Kanawha River At Kanawha Falls, Wv, Kanawha River At Charleston, Wv
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North Branch Potomac River
North Branch Potomac River is a small river in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Branch Potomac River At Barnum, Wv gauge runs roughly 220–760 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–530 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: North Branch Potomac River At Barnum, Wv
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Shenandoah River
Shenandoah River is a mid-sized river in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shenandoah River At Millville, Wv gauge runs roughly 680–4,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,000 cfs. Tubing is best 480–2,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Shenandoah River At Millville, Wv
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Cacapon River
Cacapon River is a small river in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon, Wv gauge runs roughly 140–800 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon, Wv
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Dry Fork
Dry Fork is a mid-sized river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dry Fork At Hendricks, Wv gauge runs roughly 170–1,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–940 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Dry Fork At Hendricks, Wv
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Buckhannon River
Buckhannon River is a small river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Buckhannon River At Alton, Wv gauge runs roughly 100–500 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Buckhannon River At Alton, Wv, Buckhannon R At Buckhannon, Wv, Buckhannon River At Hall, Wv
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Little Kanawha River
Little Kanawha River is a small river in the Little Kanawha / West-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Kanawha River At Burnsville, Wv gauge runs roughly 100–680 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Little Kanawha / West-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Kanawha River At Burnsville, Wv, Little Kanawha River At Glenville, Wv, Little Kanawha River At Palestine, Wv
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South Fork South Branch Potomac
South Fork South Branch Potomac is a small creek in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the S F South Branch Potomac River At Brandywine, Wv gauge runs roughly 90–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–90 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: S F South Branch Potomac River At Brandywine, Wv, S F South Branch Potomac River Nr Moorefield, Wv
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West Fork River
West Fork River is a small creek in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Fork R Bl Stonewall Jackson Dam Nr Weston, Wv gauge runs roughly 160–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Fork R Bl Stonewall Jackson Dam Nr Weston, Wv, West Fork River At Butcherville, Wv, West Fork River At Enterprise, Wv
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Bluestone River
Bluestone River is a small river in the New River / Greenbrier Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bluestone River Near Pipestem, Wv gauge runs roughly 110–830 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River / Greenbrier Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bluestone River Near Pipestem, Wv
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Big Sandy Creek
Big Sandy Creek is a small river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Sandy Creek At Rockville, Wv gauge runs roughly 120–830 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Sandy Creek At Rockville, Wv
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Meadow River
Meadow River is a small river in the Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Meadow River At Nallen, Wv gauge runs roughly 120–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 85–580 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Gauley / Cranberry / Central Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Meadow River At Nallen, Wv
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Middle Island Creek
Middle Island Creek is a small river in the Northern Panhandle / Ohio Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Island Creek At Little, Wv gauge runs roughly 100–1,000 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–470 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northern Panhandle / Ohio Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Middle Island Creek At Little, Wv, Middle Island Creek At Hwy 18 Nr Middlebourne, Wv
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Middle Fork River
Middle Fork River is a small river in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Middle Fork River At Audra, Wv gauge runs roughly 110–840 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–420 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Middle Fork River At Audra, Wv
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Anthony Creek
Anthony Creek is a small creek in the New River / Greenbrier Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Anthony Creek Near Anthony, Wv gauge runs roughly 170–390 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: New River / Greenbrier Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Anthony Creek Near Anthony, Wv
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Tug Fork
Tug Fork is a small river in the Southern Coalfields region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tug Fork At Litwar, Wv gauge runs roughly 180–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–590 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Coalfields · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tug Fork At Litwar, Wv, Tug Fork At Williamson, Wv, Tug Fork At Kermit, Wv
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Opequon Creek
Opequon Creek is a small river in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Opequon Creek Near Martinsburg, Wv gauge runs roughly 100–390 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Opequon Creek Near Martinsburg, Wv
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Deckers Creek
Deckers Creek is a small creek in the Cheat / Tygart / North-Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deckers Creek At Morgantown, Wv gauge runs roughly 120–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Cheat / Tygart / North-Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deckers Creek At Morgantown, Wv
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Back Creek
Back Creek is a small creek in the Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Back Creek Near Jones Springs, Wv gauge runs roughly 170–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Potomac Highlands / Eastern Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Back Creek Near Jones Springs, Wv
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Mud River
Mud River is a small creek in the Southern Coalfields region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mud River Near Milton, Wv gauge runs roughly 260–850 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southern Coalfields · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mud River Near Milton, Wv
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