Middle Fork River at Ellamore water level

Name: Middle Fork River at Ellamore water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Middle Fork River, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.62ft Down 0.57 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT (17 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Middle Fork River at Ellamore is at 4.62 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.38 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.57 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.62 ft and 6.06 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: 26.68 ftJanuary 1, 1996

Floating and fishing near Middle Fork River at Ellamore

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

Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 8.38 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: Major flooding of areas near the Middle Fork of the Tygart Valley River.
23.00 ft: Intersection of County Route 20, and Route 151 is flooded.
18.00 ft: County Route 28 (Kendron Road) is flooded.
13.00 ft: County Route 28 (Kendron Road) begins to flood.
4.62 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	26.68 ft	January 1, 1996
2	22.91 ft	July 22, 2026
3	17.79 ft	November 30, 2005
4	17.70 ft	April 16, 2018
5	16.92 ft	February 1, 2025
6	15.97 ft	September 2, 2003
7	15.72 ft	February 6, 2025
8	15.33 ft	May 28, 2004
9	15.10 ft	January 31, 2013
10	15.06 ft	February 6, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Middle Fork River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Middle Fork River at AdolphRiver gauge, Middle Fork River	4.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	12 mi
Middle Fork River at AudraRiver gauge, Middle Fork River	4.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.38 ft	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sand Run near BuckhannonRiver gauge, Sand Run	2.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.26 ft	4.7 mi
Buckhannon River at BuckhannonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	8.14 ft	Below flood stage	−1.11 ft	9 mi
Buckhannon River at HallRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	1,080 cfs	Very high	−410.0 cfs	9 mi
Buckhannon River at AltonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	6.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	10 mi
Tygart Valley River at BelingtonRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	4.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.82 ft	11 mi
Tygart Valley River near ElkinsRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	4.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.84 ft	11 mi
Tygart Valley River near DaileyRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	2.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.60 ft	13 mi
Tygart Valley River at PhilippiRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	5.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.70 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Middle Fork River at Ellamore?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 8.38 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 Middle Fork River at Ellamore today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT, the water level was 4.62 ft. Down 0.57 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Fork River at Ellamore rising or falling?

Down 0.57 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Middle Fork River at Ellamore normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Fork River at Ellamore?

The highest level on record is 26.68 ft on January 1, 1996.

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:03051260 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.91788, -80.08897 (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	4.62 ft	2026-10-19 14:25	Provisional

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