CHEAT RIVER AT HWY 50 NEAR ROWLESBURG, WV
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | — |
| Major flood | 23 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 20.9 ft | 2000-02-19 |
| 19.6 ft | 1996-01-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| CHEAT RIVER BELOW SALTLICK CREEK AT ROWLESBURG, WV | 2.2 mi | Preston County |
| CHEAT RIVER AT ALBRIGHT, WV | 12.1 mi | Preston County |
| CHEAT RIVER NEAR PARSONS, WV | 13.7 mi | Tucker County |
| BLACKWATER RIVER AT DAVIS, WV | 16.7 mi | Tucker County |
| DRY FORK AT HENDRICKS, WV | 17.2 mi | Tucker County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.