Is the South Branch Potomac River flooding?
The South Branch Potomac 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 South Branch Potomac 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 South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 44.22 ft on 5 November 1985, carrying 240,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1877 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.22 ft, 43.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Potomac River at Franklin, WV | No flooding | 1.60 ft | 7 ft | |
| South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg, WV | No flooding | 3.93 ft | 14 ft | |
| South Branch Potomac River near Springfield, WV | No flooding | 1.22 ft | 15 ft | |
| South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WV | No flood stage defined | 6.99 ft | — |