RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER
South Branch Potomac River at Franklin
Pendleton County, West Virginia
Water level1.56 ft
Flow28 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
The lowest end of the Route 220/12 bridge begins to flood.
- 11 ft
Homes along Dickenson Mountain Road are flooded.
- 9 ft
Several roads in or near Franklin are flooded, including Dickenson Mountain Road (Route 220/12), parts of US Route 220, County Route 220/13, and Taylor Hollow Road.
- 8 ft
The Franklin city park begins to flood.
- 7 ft
A low spot on Dickenson Mountain Road (Route 220/12) 300 feet downstream from the bridge begins to flood.
- 6.5 ft
Water begins to cover Taylor Hollow Road in Franklin.
- 5 ft
Water begins to overflow the low water crossing on County Route 220/12 at the south end of town.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 22.58 ft | 44,000 cfs |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 19.16 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 16.06 ft | 25,800 cfs |
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