IsItFlooding

Is the Clear Fork flooding?

West Virginia · 2 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Clear Fork is tracked by 2 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 Clear Fork is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 6 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 Clear Fork at Clear Fork, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.64 ft on 5 April 1977, carrying 9,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1975 (51 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.90 ft, 16.7 ft below that record.

Drains 126 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,133 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Clear Fork at Whitesville, WVNo flooding12.30 ft20 ft
Clear Fork at Clear Fork, WVNo flooding1.90 ft11 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.