Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge water level

Name: Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Shavers Fork, West Virginia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.59ft Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 226 cfs
Water temperature: 49 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge is at 5.59 ft, in the normal range.

It is 14.41 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.38 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.59 ft and 6.01 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 49 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.61 ftSeptember 30, 2016
Lowest on record: −3.41 ftJuly 30, 2020

Floating and fishing near Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge

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

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 14.41 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Several sections along WV Route 250, County Route 250 over 4, and Forest Service Roads near the river flood. Old Cheat Bridge is cut off and most areas in Cheat Bridge flood.
21.00 ft: Railroad tracks on right side of WV Route 250 bridge begin to flood. Several sections of WV Route 250, County Route 250 over 4, and Forest Service Road 235 flood.
20.00 ft: WV Route 250 near the bridge begins to flood.
5.59 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.61 ft	September 30, 2016
2	15.97 ft	March 11, 2015
3	15.85 ft	April 16, 2018
4	15.84 ft	January 25, 2010

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on Shavers Fork

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Shavers Fork at BemisRiver gauge, Shavers Fork	4.52 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	15 mi
Shavers Fork below BowdenRiver gauge, Shavers Fork	5.54 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Greenbrier River at DurbinRiver gauge, Greenbrier River	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	5.4 mi
Middle Fork River at AdolphRiver gauge, Middle Fork River	4.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	13 mi
Tygart Valley River near DaileyRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	3.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	13 mi
Tygart Valley River near ElkinsRiver gauge, Tygart Valley River	5.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	21 mi
Buckhannon River at AltonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	6.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	23 mi
Middle Fork River at EllamoreRiver gauge, Middle Fork River	5.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.68 ft	24 mi
Back Creek near SunriseRiver gauge, Back Creek	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	26 mi
Little Back Creek near SunriseRiver gauge, Little Back Creek	6.6 cfs	High	−1.0 cfs	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 14.41 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 Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT, the water level was 5.59 ft. Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge rising or falling?

Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge?

The highest level on record is 16.61 ft on September 30, 2016. The lowest is −3.41 ft on July 30, 2020.

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:03067510 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.61706, -79.86978 (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	5.59 ft	2026-10-18 18:15	Provisional
Flow	226 cfs	2026-10-18 18:15	Provisional
Water temperature	49 °F	2026-10-18 18:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Shavers Fork near Cheat Bridge (usgs:03067510). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/shavers-fork-near-cheat-bridge

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