RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER
South Branch Potomac River near Springfield
Hampshire County, West Virginia
Water level1.15 ft
Flow163 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft14,900 cfs
Minor flood15 ft21,400 cfs
Moderate flood19 ft31,500 cfs
Major flood25 ft69,900 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Most camphouses and a large portion of fields in the area are flooded.
- 19 ft
Houses on the right downstream side of the river are flooded.
- 17 ft
Water approaches camphouses downstream from the gage.
- 15 ft
Milleson Mill Road (County Route 28/5) and Clarence Taylor Road (Route 3/7) begin to flood. Water covers a significant portion of meadowlands near the river. The boat launch ramp on the upstream right abutment of the bridge also floods.
- 11 ft
The river begins to overflow the banks in a few low lying areas. Campers should move away from the river.
- 5 ft
Hazardous conditions for recreation may exist.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 44.22 ft | 240,000 cfs |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 34.98 ft | 147,000 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 34.2 ft | 143,000 cfs |
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