Sand Run near Buckhannon, WV
Is Sand Run near Buckhannon, WV flooding right now?
Sand Run near Buckhannon, WV measured 5.44 ft on 2026-09-23 00:00:00 UTC. That observation was 0.6 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.44 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.34 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 0.4 ft ABOVE |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 0.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 4.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.34 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 8.11 ft | 2000-02-19 |
| 7.98 ft | 1996-03-17 |
| 7.18 ft | 1994-02-09 |
| 6.92 ft | 2018-04-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV | 4.2 mi | Upshur County |
| Middle Fork River at Ellamore, WV | 4.7 mi | Randolph County |
| Buckhannon River at Hall, WV | 6.4 mi | Barbour County |
| Middle Fork River at Audra, WV | 6.9 mi | Barbour County |
| Buckhannon River at Alton, WV | 10.5 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.