Bullskin Run below Kabletown water level

Name: Bullskin Run below Kabletown water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bullskin Run, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.17ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM EDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 5.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Bullskin Run below Kabletown is at 1.17 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.33 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.16 ft and 1.21 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 4.04 ftMay 17, 2018

Floating and fishing near Bullskin Run below Kabletown

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 5.50 ft, 4.33 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.50 ft: Significant flooding is occurring to farmland and buildings. Much of King Lear Drive is flooded. The Avon Bend Park footbridge and park are flooded. Avon Bend Road is flooded at the bridge. Outbuildings just downstream of Avon Bend Road are flooded.
7.50 ft: Farm buildings are inundated by water and a few nearby homes are approached.
5.50 ft: Water reaches a low water bridge on King Lear Drive and overflows into a nearby farm field.
1.17 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	4.04 ft	May 17, 2018
2	3.74 ft	May 5, 2019
3	3.71 ft	April 16, 2011
4	3.28 ft	May 16, 2014

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Shenandoah River at MillvilleRiver gauge, Shenandoah River	2.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	5.4 mi
Piney Run near LovettsvilleRiver gauge, Piney Run	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	9 mi
Hopewell Run at LeetownRiver gauge, Hopewell Run	1.5 cfs	Very low	±0	11 mi
North F Catoctin Creek at RT 681 near WaterfordRiver gauge, North F Catoctin Creek	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	11 mi
South F Catoctin Creek at RT 698 near WaterfordRiver gauge, South F Catoctin Creek	0.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
North F Goose Creek at RT 729 near LincolnRiver gauge, North F Goose Creek	1.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	13 mi
Dry Marsh Run near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Dry Marsh Run	1.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Opequon Creek near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Opequon Creek	4.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Bullskin Run below Kabletown?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 4.33 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Bullskin Run below Kabletown today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bullskin Run below Kabletown rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bullskin Run below Kabletown normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bullskin Run below Kabletown?

The highest level on record is 4.04 ft on May 17, 2018.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01636464 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.21158, -77.83486 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.17 ft	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional
Flow	5.2 cfs	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Bullskin Run below Kabletown (usgs:01636464). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/bullskin-run-below-kabletown

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer