West Fork River near Mount Clare, WV
Is West Fork River near Mount Clare, WV flooding right now?
West Fork River near Mount Clare, WV measured 1.57 ft on 2026-11-11 17:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.57 ft
Streamflow
115 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.6 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.6 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 22 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 20.2 ft | 1978-01-26 |
| 18.77 ft | 1957-02-10 |
| 18.3 ft | 1972-12-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork River at Butcherville, WV | 11.7 mi | Lewis County |
| West Fork River at Enterprise, WV | 13.4 mi | Harrison County |
| West Fork River at Weston, WV | 15.7 mi | Lewis County |
| West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam near Weston, WV | 17.3 mi | Lewis County |
| Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV | 18.0 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.