Barbour County topographic maps

Average elevation: 587 m

Average elevation: 517 m

Average elevation: 572 m

Throughout its history, Philippi has suffered from floods because of its proximity to the river and the relatively low elevation of most of the town. The most damaging of these came in November 1985. The town has since adopted a flood plain management plan.

Average elevation: 490 m

Average elevation: 476 m

Average elevation: 542 m