South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV
Is South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV flooding right now?
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV measured 2.21 ft on 2026-10-23 12:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.8 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.21 ft
Streamflow
715 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 44.22 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 22.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 44.22 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 34.98 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 34.2 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 29.85 ft | 1949-06-18 |
| 28.41 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson Creek near Headsville, WV | 8.9 mi | Mineral County |
| Town Creek near Oldtown, MD | 9.0 mi | Allegany County |
| Potomac River at Paw Paw, WV | 12.3 mi | Allegany County |
| North Branch Potomac River at Pinto, MD | 12.9 mi | Mineral County |
| North Branch Potomac River near Cumberland, MD | 13.6 mi | Allegany 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.