Middle Fork River at Ellamore, WV
Is Middle Fork River at Ellamore, WV flooding right now?
Middle Fork River at Ellamore, WV measured 12.13 ft on 2026-09-23 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 0.9 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.13 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.68 ft on Mon, Jan 1, 1996.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 0.1 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 0.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 13.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.68 ft | 1996-01-01 |
| 17.79 ft | 2005-11-30 |
| 17.7 ft | 2018-04-16 |
| 16.92 ft | 2025-02-01 |
| 15.97 ft | 2003-09-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Run near Buckhannon, WV | 4.7 mi | Upshur County |
| Middle Fork River at Audra, WV | 8.5 mi | Barbour County |
| Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV | 8.8 mi | Upshur County |
| Buckhannon River at Hall, WV | 9.3 mi | Barbour County |
| Buckhannon River at Alton, WV | 9.5 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.