South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan, WV
Is South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan, WV flooding right now?
South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan, WV measured 8.40 ft on 2026-09-23 00:15:00 UTC. That observation was 13.6 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.40 ft
Streamflow
942 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.73 ft on Wed, Nov 23, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 19.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.73 ft | 2011-11-23 |
| 25.27 ft | 2015-03-05 |
| 25.19 ft | 2024-04-12 |
| 25 ft | 2022-02-04 |
| 23.58 ft | 2018-02-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Kanawha River at Palestine, WV | 9.6 mi | Wirt County |
| Little Kanawha River at Grantsville, WV | 12.5 mi | Calhoun County |
| West Fork Little Kanawha River at Rocksdale, WV | 16.2 mi | Calhoun County |
| Little Tygart Creek at Mineral Wells, WV | 18.5 mi | Wood County |
| Little Kanawha River at Glenville, WV | 22.4 mi | Gilmer 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.