Shavers Fork Cheat River at Bowden
Randolph County, West Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21.5 ft
The Cheat River Resturant near the Old Route 33 highway bridge starts to get water on the lower floors. Most areas from Bowden to downstream of the Old Route 33 Bridges are flooded.
- 17.6 ft
Several areas from Bowden to downstream of the Old Route 33 Bridge are flooded. The Old Route 33 and Route 5/12 bridges have water over them.
- 15 ft
A campground as well as homes downstream from the old Route 33 highway bridges are flooded. Several areas along the river are flooded.
- 13.8 ft
Campgrounds and homes are flooded. Water is over the Old Route 33, upstream from the highway bridge. Also a local convenience store starts to get water in it upstream from bridge.
- 13 ft
Camps in and around Bowden start to flood. Water is at the bottom of the Old Route 33 Bridge as well as the Route 5/12 Bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2018 | 13.37 ft | 20,023 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 13.22 ft | 29,150 cfs |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 13.03 ft | 25,400 cfs |
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