West Fork River at Butcherville, WV
Is West Fork River at Butcherville, WV flooding right now?
West Fork River at Butcherville, WV measured 4.67 ft on 2026-09-22 23:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.3 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.67 ft
Streamflow
1,390 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 19.3 ft. The highest crest on record was 17 ft on Sun, Jan 1, 1888.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 19.3 ft | 14.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17 ft | 1888-01-01 |
| 16.81 ft | 1950-06-25 |
| 15.15 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 14.1 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 13.54 ft | 1963-03-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork River at Weston, WV | 4.2 mi | Lewis County |
| West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam near Weston, WV | 6.0 mi | Lewis County |
| West Fork River near Mount Clare, WV | 11.8 mi | Harrison County |
| Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV | 15.0 mi | Upshur County |
| West Fork River at Walkersville, WV | 15.3 mi | Lewis 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.