CHEAT RIVER NEAR PARSONS, WV
Is CHEAT RIVER NEAR PARSONS, WV flooding right now?
No — CHEAT RIVER NEAR PARSONS, WV is at 4.41 ft, 14.1 ft below its 18.5 ft flood stage, as of 23 min ago.
Gauge height
4.41 ft
Streamflow
1,370 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18.5 ft, with major flooding at 23.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.3 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.1 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18.5 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21.5 ft | 17.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 23.5 ft | 19.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.3 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 20.5 ft | 1888-07-10 |
| 19.8 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 19.08 ft | 1954-10-16 |
| 18.97 ft | 1994-02-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| DRY FORK AT HENDRICKS, WV | 4.4 mi | Tucker County |
| DRY FORK AT GLADWIN, WV | 10.6 mi | Tucker County |
| BLACKWATER RIVER AT DAVIS, WV | 11.1 mi | Tucker County |
| CHEAT RIVER AT HWY 50 NEAR ROWLESBURG, WV | 13.7 mi | Preston County |
| BLACKWATER RIVER NEAR DAVIS, WV | 13.8 mi | Tucker 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.