Major Flood
25 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Several sections along WV Route 250, County Route 250 over 4, and Forest Service Roads near the river flood. Old Cheat Bridge is cut off and most areas in Cheat Bridge flood.
21 ft
Railroad tracks on right side of WV Route 250 bridge begin to flood. Several sections of WV Route 250, County Route 250 over 4, and Forest Service Road 235 flood.
20 ft
WV Route 250 near the bridge begins to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2016 | 16.61 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 15.97 ft | 8,960 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 15.85 ft | 6,045 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHBW2
River
Shavers Fork Cheat River
County
Randolph, WV
Coordinates
38.6171°N, 79.8698°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shavers Fork Cheat River at Cheat Bridge?
The Shavers Fork Cheat River at Cheat Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03067510) 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 Shavers Fork Cheat River at Cheat Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shavers Fork Cheat River at Cheat Bridge is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shavers Fork Cheat River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shavers Fork Cheat River at Cheat Bridge 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 Shavers Fork Cheat River at Cheat Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Randolph County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.6171°N, 79.8698°W. USGS site number: 03067510. 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.