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Hydrology

Observations

River Stages from the USGS (now on a seperate page)
Area Hydrologic Observations - precip and stage readings for gage locations across the area
Area Weather Summary - temp/precip data from area cooperative observers
Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System (IFLOWS) - rain gauge data, updated in real time

White Water Rafting River Level Information for the New River, Gauley River, and the Russell Fork

Drought Monitoring from the National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC)

Forecasts

Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service - graphical site with observations and probabilisitic river forecasts

Rivers and Stages - daily issuance of current and forecast river stages
River Flow and Velocity - daily issuance by the Ohio River Forecast Center
Current Flash Flood Guidance by County
Reservior Pool and Release
Navigation Data
Ohio RFC Hydrologic Discussion
Quantified Precipitation Forecast(QPF) from HPC
FLARE Data

Warnings/statements

(be sure to check the time and date...these may be out of date!)

Flash Flood Warning - latest
Flash Flood Statement - latest
Flood Warning - latest
Flood Statement - latest
Drought/Flood Potential Statement - latest

Past Conditions
The following images provided courtesy of the Northeast Regional Climate Center
Monthly Precipitation Total
Last Three Months Total
Last Six Months Total
Monthly Precipitation Total Last Three Months Total Last Six Months Total

Monthly Precipitation Departure

Last Three Months Departure

Last Six Months Departure
Monthly Precipitation Total Last Three Months Departure Last Six Months Departure

Monthly Percent of Norrmal

Last Three Months Percent of Normal

Last Six Months Percent of Normal
Monthly Percent of Normal Last Three Months Percent of Normal Last Six Months Percent of Normal

Precipitation Image Archive of Previous Months (starting October 2001)
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River and Flood Conditions Archive (starting October 2001)
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Sample Flood Inundation Maps for Tornado (TORW2) Click Here

Realtime Flood Inundation Maps for Tornado (TORW2) based on the latest forecast Click Here



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