SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT FRANKLIN, WV
Gauge height
1.77 ft
Streamflow
52 cfs
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.58 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 19.16 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 16.06 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 12.26 ft | 2003-11-19 |
| 12.14 ft | 2003-09-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| S F SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BRANDYWINE, WV | 5.1 mi | Pendleton County |
| DRY FORK AT JOB, WV | 20.2 mi | Randolph County |
| RED CREEK AT LANESVILLE, WV | 23.5 mi | Tucker County |
| SHAVERS FORK AT BEMIS, WV | 24.6 mi | Randolph County |
| N F SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT CABINS, WV | 24.7 mi | Grant County |
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