Major Flood
27 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
15.9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Lock walls overtopped.
25 ft
Navigation suspended, lock out of service. Backwater flooding begins on several small streams in the Morgantown area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 1985 | 27.7 ft | — |
| Aug 17, 1980 | 23.8 ft | — |
| Mar 6, 1967 | 23.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MORW2
River
Monongahela River
County
Monongalia, WV
Coordinates
39.6200°N, 79.9692°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock and Dam?
The Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03062450) 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 Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock and Dam is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 15.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Monongahela River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock and Dam 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 Monongahela River at Morgantown Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.6200°N, 79.9692°W. USGS site number: 03062450. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall/snowmelt. Forecast stages may be different if the actual rainfall/snowmelt is different than the forecast rainfall/snowmelt.
- Stage may be affected by ice.