RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER
South Fork South Branch Potomac River at Brandywine
Pendleton County, West Virginia
Water level1.24 ft
Flow6 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water reaches the intersection of US route 33 and county route 21.
- 16 ft
Numerous roads are flooded, including county roads 21/2, 21/4, and 21/6.
- 12 ft
Water approaches structures near Brandywine. Additionally, the bridges at County Road 21/2 and County Road 21/4 are both flooded.
- 10 ft
Agricultural flooding is occurring north of Brandywine. Water covers roads paralleling the river near Brandywine.
- 5.5 ft
Water completely covers the low water crossing on Cassell Run Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 18.42 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 1949 | 14.6 ft | 41,200 cfs |
| Oct 4, 1972 | 12.45 ft | 13,700 cfs |
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