Major Flood
7 ft
Current Water Level
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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
6 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.36 ft
Water reaches the record flood level of August 18, 1980.
9.4 ft
Water reaches the level during Hurricane Agnes on June 23, 1972.
6.89 ft
Water reaches the level of flooding on May 4, 2009.
6 ft
Some homes and businesses begin to flood along Deckers Creek Boulevard. Nearby roadways such as White Avenue and Old Route 7 are flooded and well as Marilla Park.
5 ft
Deckers Creek comes out of its banks and floods portions of Marilla Park, White Avenue, and Old Route 7.
4.96 ft
Water reaches the level of flooding on March 4, 2015.
4 ft
The Subterranean Bridge on White Avenue in sabraton becomes impassible.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 1980 | 12.36 ft | 7,550 cfs |
| Aug 4, 1956 | 10.12 ft | 5,680 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 9.4 ft | 5,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DCKW2
River
Deckers Creek
County
Monongalia, WV
Coordinates
39.6292°N, 79.9528°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Deckers Creek at Morgantown?
The Deckers Creek at Morgantown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03062500) 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 Deckers Creek at Morgantown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Deckers Creek at Morgantown is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Deckers Creek rises?
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Where is the Deckers Creek at Morgantown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.6292°N, 79.9528°W. USGS site number: 03062500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.
- Stage may be affected by ice.