Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17.5 ft
Action Stage
14.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
water reaches bridge deck on right downstream bank of bridge
20 ft
water reaches bridge deck on left downstream bank of bridge
17.5 ft
water Overflows Road on left downstram bank on bridge approach
13 ft
water reaches natural bankfull on left downstream bank near gage
11.99 ft
Water rises to the level reached on July 29, 2017.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1912 | 18 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 12.62 ft | 8,847 cfs |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 12.56 ft | 8,721 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ROCW2
River
Big Sandy Creek
County
Preston, WV
Coordinates
39.6217°N, 79.7050°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy Creek at Rockville?
The Big Sandy Creek at Rockville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03070500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Sandy Creek at Rockville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sandy Creek at Rockville is 17.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sandy Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Sandy Creek at Rockville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Big Sandy Creek at Rockville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Preston County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.6217°N, 79.7050°W. USGS site number: 03070500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cheat River at Lake Lynn Dam Pool
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.