Big Sandy Creek at Rockville, WV
Is Big Sandy Creek at Rockville, WV flooding right now?
Big Sandy Creek at Rockville, WV measured 3.91 ft on 2026-11-11 23:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.6 ft below its 17.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.91 ft
Streamflow
70 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17.5 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 18 ft on Wed, Jul 24, 1912.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14.4 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17.5 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 21.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18 ft | 1912-07-24 |
| 12.62 ft | 2015-03-04 |
| 12.56 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 12.13 ft | 2009-05-04 |
| 11.99 ft | 2017-07-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cheat River at Albright, WV | 9.3 mi | Preston County |
| Cheat River at Lake Lynn, PA | 10.5 mi | Fayette County |
| Stony Fork Tributary near Gibbon Glade, PA | 11.6 mi | Fayette County |
| Monongahela River L&D8 (Lower Pool) @ Point Marion, PA | 13.2 mi | Fayette County |
| Deckers Creek at Morgantown, WV | 13.2 mi | Monongalia 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.