Is the Buckhannon River flooding?

West Virginia · 3 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Buckhannon River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in West Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Buckhannon River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all West Virginia river levels.

data refreshed 4 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Buckhannon River at Hall, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.88 ft on 5 November 1985, carrying 15,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (111 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.01 ft, 11.9 ft below that record.

Drains 277 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,363 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Buckhannon River at Alton, WVNo flooding4.98 ft14 ft
Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WVNo flooding5.83 ft23 ft
Buckhannon River at Hall, WVNo flood stage defined5.01 ft
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.