West Fork River at Walkersville, WV
Is West Fork River at Walkersville, WV flooding right now?
West Fork River at Walkersville, WV measured 9.74 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.74 ft
Streamflow
699 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.6 ft on Fri, Aug 18, 2000.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 12.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.6 ft | 2000-08-18 |
| 17.87 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 16.57 ft | 1992-07-27 |
| 16.43 ft | 1996-07-31 |
| 16.28 ft | 2003-09-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Kanawha River near Wildcat, WV | 9.4 mi | Braxton County |
| West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam near Weston, WV | 9.4 mi | Lewis County |
| West Fork River at Weston, WV | 11.1 mi | Lewis County |
| Little Kanawha River at Burnsville, WV | 11.7 mi | Braxton County |
| Buckhannon River at Alton, WV | 13.5 mi | Upshur 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.