Is the South F South Branch Potomac River flooding?

West Virginia · 2 gauges · West Virginia river levels

The South F South Branch Potomac River 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 South F South Branch Potomac River 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 11 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 S F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.42 ft on 4 November 1985, carrying 40,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1877 (84 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.29 ft, 17.1 ft below that record.

Drains 103 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,559 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
S F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine, WVNo flooding1.29 ft10 ft
S F South Branch Potomac River near Moorefield, WVNo flooding2.73 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.