River WV VA

Tygart Valley River

West Virginia • 38.9857, -79.9740

Length

135 mi

218 km

Elevation

4,336′ → 856′

3,479 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.49%

25.7 ft/mi

Drainage

1,369 mi²

3,547 km²

Avg Flow

2,881 cfs

2.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

2,213 mi

3,561 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Tygart Valley River

There are 9 USGS water level monitoring stations on Tygart Valley River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 14 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Tygart Valley River.