Paddlers traditionally go by the gauge painted just upstream of Fayette Station Bridge.
New at Thurmond Gauge
Conversion Calculator
Gauge Conversion Chart - CFS vs feet
AWA Fayette Station Virtual Gauge
Fun runnable levels for the Gorge are from -1.5' to 4' on FS gauge, 8' is a high but still runnable.

AWA Description
Keel Hauler Rating is 27.

Hawks Nest Daily Release Plans for New River Dries
AWA Dries Description
If Thurmond gauge is between 3,800cfs and 12,500cfs, Dries may release.

New River Gorge Map & Bike trails
Cunard-Thurmond Trail Map