RIVER GAUGE · BUCKHANNON RIVER
Buckhannon River at Buckhannon
Upshur County, West Virginia
Water level5.62 ft
Flow292 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft
Minor flood23 ft
Moderate flood25 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Major flooding in Buckhannon and surrounding areas. Business/factory across from the Hall Rd bridge near the gage begins to flood.
- 25 ft
Several streets, homes, and businesses along the river flood.
- 24 ft
Portions of Cleveland Ave and Wood St flood. Sections of Rte 20 south and north of town begin to flood.
- 23 ft
Portions of River Rd, Vicksburg Rd, and the intersection of Madison St and Florida St floods. Portions of Norvell Dr flood due to backwater. Some homes and low lying areas in and around Buckhannon adjacent to small streams also flood due to backwater.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 30.2 ft | 16,680 cfs |
| Feb 8, 1994 | 28.32 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 27.85 ft | — |
More on Buckhannon River
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