Williams River (WV) at Dyer, WV
River level and flood forecast · Webster County
Normal4.1 ftas of Mon 4:15 PM
The river is 6.4 ft below flood stage (10.5 ft).
Flow: 1,260 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 15 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 12 ft |
| Flood stage | 10.5 ft |
| Action stage | 9 ft |
| Record crest (June 24, 2016) | 20.78 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 15 ftAll roads along the river, as well as tributaries flowing into the river, are flooded and impassible in several areas. At levels nearing 20 feet, several homes, businesses, camps, and campgrounds begin to flood or are flooded near the river.
- 12 ftBetween 12 and 15 feet, several sections of Williams River Road and Forest Service Roads along the river are flooded and impassible. Several campgrounds and camps are flooded along the river. In addition, several low water bridges are impassible.
- 10.5 ftForest Service Road 101 Bridge begins to flood. Several low spots are flooded on Williams River Road along the river.
Highest crests on record
- 20.78 ft — June 24, 2016
- 18.45 ft — July 4, 1932
- 17.73 ft — August 30, 1984
- 17.36 ft — January 19, 1996
- 16.99 ft — November 19, 2003
Recent crests: 11.93 ft (February 6, 2025) · 13.92 ft (March 1, 2021) · 10.74 ft (May 6, 2018) · 12.89 ft (October 24, 2017) · 20.78 ft (June 24, 2016)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (DYRW2); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.