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South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine water level

River gauge, South F South Branch Potomac River, West Virginia, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

1.73ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
47.3 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 18.42 ft Minor floodstage 10.00 ft

History

1.82.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 211.82.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine is at 1.73 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.27 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.73 ft and 2.15 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
18.42 ftNovember 4, 1985

Floating and fishing near South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine

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

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.27 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft
Water reaches the intersection of US route 33 and county route 21.
16.00 ft
Numerous roads are flooded, including county roads 21/2, 21/4, and 21/6.
12.00 ft
Water approaches structures near Brandywine. Additionally, the bridges at County Road 21/2 and County Road 21/4 are both flooded.
10.00 ft
Agricultural flooding is occurring north of Brandywine. Water covers roads paralleling the river near Brandywine.
5.50 ft
Water completely covers the low water crossing on Cassell Run Road.
1.73 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
118.42 ftNovember 4, 1985
214.60 ftJune 17, 1949
312.45 ftOctober 5, 1972
411.61 ftSeptember 6, 1996
510.75 ftOctober 15, 1954
69.61 ftJune 2, 1974
79.60 ftMarch 7, 1967
89.46 ftMarch 1, 1954
99.24 ftMay 30, 1971
109.07 ftSeptember 19, 2003

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the South F South Branch Potomac River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
South F South Branch Potomac River near MoorefieldRiver gauge, South F South Branch Potomac River 3.29 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 31 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
South Branch Potomac River at FranklinRiver gauge, South Branch Potomac River 2.12 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 5.1 mi
Muddy Creek at Mount ClintonRiver gauge, Muddy Creek 2.63 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 18 mi
North River near StokesvilleRiver gauge, North River 30.5 cfs Very high −3.9 cfs 20 mi
Linville Creek at BroadwayRiver gauge, Linville Creek 1.41 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 24 mi
North F South Branch Potomac River at CabinsRiver gauge, North F South Branch Potomac River 316 cfs Very high −55.0 cfs 24 mi
South Branch Potomac River near PetersburgRiver gauge, South Branch Potomac River 5.28 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 25 mi
North River near BurketownRiver gauge, North River 2.33 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 27 mi
Shavers Fork at BemisRiver gauge, Shavers Fork 4.07 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.27 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 South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.73 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.39 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine?

The highest level on record is 18.42 ft on November 4, 1985.

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:01607500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.63151, -79.24365 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.73 ft 2026-10-21 04:00 Provisional
Flow 47.3 cfs 2026-10-21 04:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: South F South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine (usgs:01607500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/south-f-south-branch-potomac-river-at-brandywine

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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