Is the Dry Fork flooding?

West Virginia · 4 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork 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.

data refreshed 7 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 Dry Fork at Hendricks, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.74 ft on 5 November 1985, carrying 100,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1941 (85 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.95 ft, 18.8 ft below that record.

Drains 347 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,699 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Dry Fork at Gladwin, WVNo flooding2.75 ft18 ft
Dry Fork at Hendricks, WVNo flooding1.95 ft14 ft
Dry Fork at Beartown, WVNo flooding2.73 ft10 ft
Dry Fork at Job, WVNo flood stage defined1.17 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.