Shavers Fork below Bowden, WV
Is Shavers Fork below Bowden, WV flooding right now?
Shavers Fork below Bowden, WV measured 6.83 ft on 2026-09-23 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.2 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.83 ft
Streamflow
1,800 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 21.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.37 ft on Mon, Apr 16, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17.6 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 21.5 ft | 14.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.37 ft | 2018-04-16 |
| 13.22 ft | 2013-08-29 |
| 13.03 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 12.75 ft | 2016-09-30 |
| 12.37 ft | 2008-03-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tygart Valley River Bypass Channel near Elkins, WV | 5.7 mi | Randolph County |
| Tygart Valley River near Elkins, WV | 5.9 mi | Randolph County |
| Shavers Fork at Bemis, WV | 7.5 mi | Randolph County |
| Tygart Valley River near Dailey, WV | 9.3 mi | Randolph County |
| Dry Fork at Job, WV | 11.8 mi | Randolph 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.