South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg, WV
Is South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg, WV flooding right now?
South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg, WV measured 3.95 ft on 2026-11-11 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.1 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.95 ft
Streamflow
158 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.83 ft on Fri, Jun 17, 1949.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 13.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.83 ft | 1949-06-17 |
| 22.2 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 21.8 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 21.2 ft | 1877-11-24 |
| 20.3 ft | 1936-03-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, WV | 3.1 mi | Grant County |
| S F South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV | 11.9 mi | Hardy County |
| Red Creek at Lanesville, WV | 12.1 mi | Tucker County |
| South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV | 14.0 mi | Hardy County |
| Blackwater River near Davis, WV | 16.6 mi | Tucker 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.