RIVER GAUGE · SAND RUN
Sand Run near Buckhannon
Upshur County, West Virginia
Water level2.73 ft
Flow74 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
All low areas and any outbuildings next to Sand Run are flooded. Some roads next to Sand Run start to flood. Some homes are affected.
- 9 ft
Outbuildings and areas next to Sand Run are flooded.
- 6 ft
Minor flooding of low-lying areas along Sand Run Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 12.63 ft | 8,812 cfs |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 8.34 ft | 3,200 cfs |
| Feb 18, 2000 | 8.11 ft | 2,990 cfs |
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