West Fork River at Walkersville water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.64ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT (54 min ago)

Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at West Fork River at Walkersville reads 3.64 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.29 ft above the median of 3.35 ft for mid-October, based on 14 years of readings. It is 12.36 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.64 ft and 5.85 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.

Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.35 ft0.29 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.32 ft – 4.03 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
Highest on record: 20.60 ftAugust 18, 2000
Lowest on record: 1.10 ftOctober 30, 1999

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 16.00 ft, still 12.36 ft away.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Major flooding of Walkersville and surrounding areas. Homes near the gage and river are flooded.
20.00 ft: Several sections of Route 44 Walkersville Road are flooded. Route 44 bridge near the gage has water over it.
16.00 ft: Low areas of Route 44 Walkersville Road near the river and farm fields start to flood.
3.64 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.60 ft	August 18, 2000
2	17.87 ft	November 4, 1985
3	16.57 ft	July 27, 1992
4	16.43 ft	July 31, 1996
5	16.28 ft	September 2, 2003
6	15.83 ft	June 4, 2008
7	15.39 ft	May 8, 1994
8	14.97 ft	November 19, 2003
9	14.23 ft	January 21, 1999
10	14.02 ft	March 1, 1997

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min First quarter 62%

Map

Other gauges on the West Fork River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam near WestonRiver gauge, West Fork River	371 cfs	Very high	−4.0 cfs	9 mi
West Fork River at WestonRiver gauge, West Fork River	7.18 ft	High	−0.01 ft	11 mi
West Fork River at ButchervilleRiver gauge, West Fork River	2.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	15 mi
West Fork River near Mount ClareRiver gauge, West Fork River	3.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	26 mi
West Fork River at EnterpriseRiver gauge, West Fork River	4.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.60 ft	39 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stonewall Jackson Lake near WestonLake, Stonewall Jackson Lake	1,072.28 ft	Very high	−0.19 ft	9 mi
Little Kanawha River near WildcatRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River	216 cfs	High	−66.0 cfs	9 mi
Little Kanawha River at BurnsvilleRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River	4.58 ft	High	−0.40 ft	12 mi
Buckhannon River at AltonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	6.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.30 ft	14 mi
Sand Fork near GlenvilleRiver gauge, Sand Fork	44.1 cfs	Very high	−14.9 cfs	16 mi
Buckhannon River at BuckhannonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	7.89 ft	Below flood stage	−1.04 ft	16 mi
Sand Run near BuckhannonRiver gauge, Sand Run	2.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the West Fork River at Walkersville?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.36 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the West Fork River at Walkersville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.35 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.32 ft and 4.03 ft, based on 14 years of records.

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 West Fork River at Walkersville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.64 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is West Fork River at Walkersville rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Fork River at Walkersville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at West Fork River at Walkersville?

The highest level on record is 20.60 ft on August 18, 2000. The lowest is 1.10 ft on October 30, 1999.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03057300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.86871, -80.45787 (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	3.64 ft	2026-10-19 19:45	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-19 19:45	Provisional

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