Is the Cheat River flooding?
The Cheat River is tracked by 4 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 Cheat River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 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 Cheat River at Hwy 50 near Rowlesburg, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.02 ft on 19 February 2000, carrying 53,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1844 (89 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheat River near Parsons, WV | No flooding | 3.72 ft | 18.5 ft | |
| Cheat River below Saltlick Creek at Rowlesburg, WV | No flooding | 2.26 ft | 16 ft | |
| Cheat River at Albright, WV | No flooding | 11.05 ft | 27 ft | |
| Cheat River at Hwy 50 near Rowlesburg, WV | No current data | — | 19 ft | — |