West Fork River at Weston water level

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

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High for mid-October

Water level

7.19ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT (52 min ago)

History

7 days

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

What this means

The gauge at West Fork River at Weston shows 7.19 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 6.67 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.52 ft above typical. It is 9.81 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.19 ft and 7.29 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.67 ft0.52 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 6.45 ft – 7.48 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
Highest on record: 25.50 ftJune 25, 1950
Lowest on record: 0.79 ftAugust 9, 1952

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 9.81 ft away.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: Main Street and Route 19 400 feet from the river gage is flooded.
26.50 ft: Tremendous property damage to the entire business district in Weston.
25.00 ft: Water enters the Weston Police Department. The left bank side of the end of Second Street Bridge is flooded.
24.50 ft: The park near the left bank end of Second Street highway bridge is flooded.
24.00 ft: The foot of the First Street Bridge across West Fork about 0.1 miles upstream from the river gage, and the roadway 60 feet upstream from river gage, are flooded.
23.00 ft: Basement flooding in numerous businesses on West Second Street and the west side of Main Street. Also, the junior high school begins to flood.
22.00 ft: Homes along River Avenue, 300 feet downstream from the river gage, begin to be affected by high water. Some property damage.
21.70 ft: Top of river bank flooded, 300 feet downstream from the river gage.
20.50 ft: Top of river the bank is flooded, 100 feet upstream from the river gage (River Avenue).
20.10 ft: Water is over River Avenue, about 200-400 feet downstream from the river gage. Some homes are also flooded.
20.00 ft: Lower portions of the railroad bridge, 0.8 miles downstream from the river gage begin to flood.
17.00 ft: The center line of River Avenue along the river, 300 feet downstream from the river gage begins to flood.
7.19 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 43 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	25.50 ft	June 25, 1950
2	24.10 ft	November 5, 1985
3	23.00 ft	October 13, 1890
4	22.50 ft	March 7, 1967
5	22.30 ft	April 16, 1939
6	22.30 ft	February 10, 1957
7	22.20 ft	March 19, 1963
8	21.90 ft	January 26, 1978
9	21.30 ft	June 19, 1940
10	20.79 ft	November 19, 2003

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 56%

Map

Other gauges on the West Fork River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Fork River at WalkersvilleRiver gauge, West Fork River	3.79 ft	High	−0.36 ft	11 mi
West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam near WestonRiver gauge, West Fork River	371 cfs	Very high	−7.0 cfs	1.7 mi
West Fork River at ButchervilleRiver gauge, West Fork River	2.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	4.3 mi
West Fork River near Mount ClareRiver gauge, West Fork River	3.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.41 ft	16 mi
West Fork River at EnterpriseRiver gauge, West Fork River	4.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.76 ft	29 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stonewall Jackson Lake near WestonLake, Stonewall Jackson Lake	1,072.42 ft	Very high	−0.16 ft	1.8 mi
Buckhannon River at BuckhannonRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	8.57 ft	Below flood stage	−1.26 ft	14 mi
Little Kanawha River at BurnsvilleRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River	4.96 ft	High	−0.12 ft	16 mi
Sand Fork near GlenvilleRiver gauge, Sand Fork	53.7 cfs	Very high	−28.1 cfs	16 mi
Sand Run near BuckhannonRiver gauge, Sand Run	2.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.32 ft	18 mi
Buckhannon River at HallRiver gauge, Buckhannon River	1,230 cfs	Very high	−410.0 cfs	19 mi

Questions and answers

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

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 9.81 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 6.67 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.45 ft and 7.48 ft, based on 13 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 Weston today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT, the water level was 7.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is West Fork River at Weston rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Fork River at Weston normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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

The highest level on record is 25.50 ft on June 25, 1950. The lowest is 0.79 ft on August 9, 1952.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03058020 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.02931, -80.47375 (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	7.19 ft	2026-10-19 03:45	Provisional

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