Is the Monongahela River flooding?

West Virginia · 7 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The Monongahela River is tracked by 7 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 Monongahela River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 7 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 8 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 Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Lower), WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.05 ft on 13 December 2007. Peak records there go back to 2006 (11 annual peaks). It is currently at 9.83 ft, 11.2 ft below that record.

Drains 2,579 sq mi · gauge elevation 788 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Lower), WVNo flooding9.83 ft22 ft
Monongahela River at Flaggy Meadow, WVNo current data
Monongahela River at Opekiska Lock & Dam (Upper), WVNo flood stage defined9.80 ft
Monongahela River at Opekiska Lock & Dam (Lower), WVNo flood stage defined9.92 ft
Monongahela River at Hildebrand Lock & Dam (Upper), WVNo flood stage defined9.67 ft
Monongahela River at Hildebrand Lock & Dam (Lower), WVNo flood stage defined10.23 ft
Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock & Dam (Upper), WVNo flood stage defined10.16 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.