Buckhannon River at Alton, WV
Is Buckhannon River at Alton, WV flooding right now?
Buckhannon River at Alton, WV measured 5.02 ft on 2026-11-11 17:35:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.02 ft
Streamflow
51 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.5 ft on Fri, Jun 19, 1998.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 15.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.5 ft | 1998-06-19 |
| 14.29 ft | 2025-02-06 |
| 14.18 ft | 1994-02-09 |
| 13 ft | 1989-08-23 |
| 12.59 ft | 2013-01-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork River at Ellamore, WV | 9.5 mi | Randolph County |
| Middle Fork River at Adolph, WV | 10.4 mi | Randolph County |
| Sand Run near Buckhannon, WV | 10.5 mi | Upshur County |
| Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV | 12.8 mi | Upshur County |
| West Fork River at Walkersville, WV | 13.5 mi | Lewis 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.