Dry Fork at Beartown, WV
Is Dry Fork at Beartown, WV flooding right now?
Dry Fork at Beartown, WV measured 2.87 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.1 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.87 ft
Streamflow
54 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.16 ft on Sun, Feb 16, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.16 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 15.21 ft | 2002-05-02 |
| 13.51 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 13.25 ft | 1984-05-07 |
| 12.71 ft | 2022-07-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Panther Creek near Panther, WV | 5.1 mi | McDowell County |
| Tug Fork at Litwar, WV | 6.1 mi | McDowell County |
| Knox Creek below Straight Fork at Blackey, VA | 10.8 mi | Buchanan County |
| Tug Fork Downstream of Elkhorn Creek at Welch, WV | 11.6 mi | McDowell County |
| Little Huff Creek at Little Cub Creek Rd at Hanover, WV | 13.1 mi | Wyoming 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.