RIVER GAUGE · CRANBERRY RIVER
Cranberry River below Richwood
Nicholas County, West Virginia
Water level2.47 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
The Big Rock campground floods.
- 16 ft
US Forest Service Road 76 bridge floods.
- 13 ft
Low areas adjacent to river flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1954 | 12.22 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Mar 20, 1984 | 11.98 ft | 11,270 cfs |
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