Is the Buckhannon River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon River at Alton, WV | No flooding | 4.98 ft | 14 ft | |
| Buckhannon River at Buckhannon, WV | No flooding | 5.83 ft | 23 ft | |
| Buckhannon River at Hall, WV | No flood stage defined | 5.01 ft | — |