Is the Middle Fork River flooding?

West Virginia · 3 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 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 Middle Fork River at Audra, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.80 ft on 5 November 1985, carrying 17,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1942 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.40 ft, 12.4 ft below that record.

Drains 149 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,669 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Middle Fork River at Adolph, WVNo flooding3.94 ft10 ft
Middle Fork River at Ellamore, WVNo flooding3.74 ft13 ft
Middle Fork River at Audra, WVNo flooding3.40 ft10 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.