Cheat River at Albright, WV
Is Cheat River at Albright, WV flooding right now?
Cheat River at Albright, WV measured 19.30 ft on 2026-09-23 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
19.30 ft
Streamflow
17,700 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.23 ft on Sat, Jul 29, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 12.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.23 ft | 2017-07-29 |
| 24.82 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 24.72 ft | 2019-06-30 |
| 24.23 ft | 2015-03-05 |
| 22.68 ft | 2015-03-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Creek at Rockville, WV | 9.3 mi | Preston County |
| Cheat River below Saltlick Creek at Rowlesburg, WV | 10.1 mi | Preston County |
| Cheat River at Hwy 50 near Rowlesburg, WV | 12.1 mi | Preston County |
| Youghiogheny River near Swallow Falls Park, MD | 12.4 mi | Garrett County |
| Youghiogheny River near Mchenry, MD | 12.6 mi | Garrett 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.