RIVER GAUGE · BUCKHANNON RIVER
Buckhannon River at Alton
Upshur County, West Virginia
Water level5.31 ft
Flow92 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Most of Alton near the river is flooded. Water overflows the Route 32 bridge. Route 32 is impassable in Alton.
- 15 ft
House next to Route 32 bridge, low areas, and homes near the river are flooded between 15 and 18 feet. Low section of Route 32 in Alton is flooded.
- 14 ft
Water is at the bottom of a house on the right bank next to the Alton Route 32 bridge. Low areas are flooded near the Buckhannon River and along Big Run Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1998 | 15.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 14.29 ft | 10,290 cfs |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 14.18 ft | — |
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