Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV
Is Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV flooding right now?
Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV measured 4.81 ft on 2026-10-27 18:45:00 UTC. That observation was 18.2 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.81 ft
Streamflow
150 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.2 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 20.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 21.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.2 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 28.32 ft | 1994-02-09 |
| 27.85 ft | 1996-07-31 |
| 26.22 ft | 2000-02-19 |
| 25.95 ft | 2015-03-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Run near Buckhannon, WV | 4.2 mi | Upshur County |
| Buckhannon River at Hall, WV | 6.0 mi | Barbour County |
| Middle Fork River at Audra, WV | 7.9 mi | Barbour County |
| Middle Fork River at Ellamore, WV | 8.8 mi | Randolph County |
| Buckhannon River at Alton, WV | 12.8 mi | Upshur 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.