RIVER GAUGE · SHAVERS FORK CHEAT RIVER
Shavers Fork Cheat River at Bemis
Randolph County, West Virginia
Water level3.31 ft
Flow178 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Several homes and buildings in Bemis, both upstream and downstream from the bridge flood.
- 17 ft
County Route 22 floods resulting in no access to Bemis from Glady.
- 16 ft
County Route 22 bridge floods along with a few homes and camps near the river.
- 14 ft
Water begins to surround or affect cabins and buildings near the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 1996 | 15 ft | — |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 14 ft | 25,400 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1918 | 13.01 ft | — |
More on Shavers Fork Cheat River
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