Fayette River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Fayette River today?

Fayette River water levels are measured at USGS gauge NEW RIVER BELOW HAWKS NEST DAM, WV; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Fayette River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Fayette River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Fayette River, measured at USGS station NEW RIVER BELOW HAWKS NEST DAM, WV (4.7 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

6.35 ft

Updated 51 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

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Boat Ramps on Fayette River (2)

Fayette Station Public River Access - Lower New River Take-out — Fayetteville, West Virginia
Fayette River Boat Ramp — Fayetteville, West Virginia

See all Fayette River boat ramps →

Fayette River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Fayette River today?

The USGS gauge for Fayette River (NEW RIVER BELOW HAWKS NEST DAM, WV) currently reads a gauge height of 6.35 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Fayette River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Fayette River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Fayette River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 380649081083301. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.