S F South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV
Is S F South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV flooding right now?
S F South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV measured 2.73 ft on 2026-09-11 08:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.73 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.99 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.99 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 16.1 ft | 1949-06-18 |
| 14.9 ft | 1936-03-17 |
| 13.5 ft | 1924-03-29 |
| 12.27 ft | 1996-09-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV | 6.3 mi | Hardy County |
| South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg, WV | 11.9 mi | Grant County |
| N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, WV | 15.0 mi | Grant County |
| Waites Run near Wardensville, WV | 19.3 mi | Hardy County |
| Red Creek at Lanesville, WV | 23.9 mi | Tucker County |
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