S F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine, WV
Is S F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine, WV flooding right now?
S F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine, WV measured 1.63 ft on 2026-10-23 06:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.4 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.63 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.42 ft on Mon, Nov 4, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.42 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 14.6 ft | 1949-06-17 |
| 12.45 ft | 1972-10-05 |
| 11.61 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 10.75 ft | 1954-10-15 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Potomac River at Franklin, WV | 5.1 mi | Pendleton County |
| Beaver Creek near Ottobine, VA | 17.8 mi | Rockingham County |
| War Branch near Buttercup Ln near Hinton, VA | 18.1 mi | Rockingham County |
| Muddy Creek at Mount Clinton, VA | 18.2 mi | Rockingham County |
| Muddy Creek near Hinton, VA | 18.4 mi | Rockingham 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.