Cheat River below Saltlick Creek at Rowlesburg, WV
Is Cheat River below Saltlick Creek at Rowlesburg, WV flooding right now?
Cheat River below Saltlick Creek at Rowlesburg, WV measured 10.34 ft on 2026-09-23 02:10:00 UTC. That observation was 5.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.34 ft
Streamflow
17,700 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.9 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 2.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.9 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 24.2 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 23.58 ft | 1994-02-09 |
| 20.94 ft | 1994-05-08 |
| 20.9 ft | 2000-02-19 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cheat River at Hwy 50 near Rowlesburg, WV | 2.2 mi | Preston County |
| Cheat River at Albright, WV | 10.1 mi | Preston County |
| Youghiogheny River near Oakland, MD | 13.9 mi | Garrett County |
| Laurel Run at Dobbin Rd near Wilson, MD | 14.7 mi | Garrett County |
| North Fork Sand Run near Wilson, MD | 15.1 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.