Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Lower), WV
Is Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Lower), WV flooding right now?
Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Lower), WV measured 9.83 ft on 2026-09-11 02:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.2 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.83 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.7 ft on Wed, Nov 6, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.9 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 17.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.7 ft | 1985-11-06 |
| 23.8 ft | 1980-08-18 |
| 23.7 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 23.7 ft | 2000-02-19 |
| 23.1 ft | 1963-03-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Upper), WV | 0.0 mi | Monongalia County |
| Deckers Creek at Morgantown, WV | 1.1 mi | Monongalia County |
| Cobun Creek at Morgantown, WV | 1.1 mi | Monongalia County |
| Monongahela River at Hildebrand Lock & Dam (Lower), WV | 3.4 mi | Monongalia County |
| Monongahela River at Hildebrand Lock & Dam (Upper), WV | 3.4 mi | Monongalia 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.