Major Flood
28 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
The Macfarlan Post Office and adjacent mobile home begin to flood.
31.5 ft
In Macfarlan, several abandoned buildings on Staunton Turnpike Road at the intersection with County Road 30 begin to flood.
31 ft
A couple of homes just below the mouth of Laurel run on Laurel Run Road begin to flood.
30 ft
In Macfarlan, low section of Staunton Turnpike Road floods.
28 ft
Homes in the 300-400 block of Laurel Run Road begin to flood.
22 ft
Additional low sections of Oxbow Road below the gage flood.
20 ft
Agricultural field next to the river and just below the Staunton Turnpike bridge floods.
16 ft
Low spot on Oxbow Road below the gage floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2011 | 26.73 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 25.27 ft | — |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 25.19 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MCFW2
River
South Fork Hughes River
County
Ritchie, WV
Coordinates
39.0790°N, 81.2123°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan?
The South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03155220) 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 South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Hughes River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan 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 South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ritchie County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.0790°N, 81.2123°W. USGS site number: 03155220. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Ohio River at Parkersburg
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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.