Major Flood
14 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Near record flooding expected. The entire town on the left bank of the South Fork will be flooded. Water will begin to inundate Washington and Elm, Winchester and North Main, and Ashley and Spring Streets.
16 ft
Narly half of the town will be inundated. Maple Avenue will be flooded north of Jackson to the intersection with Spring Avenue. Kuyendall Lane and Main Street will be under water and a large part of Main Street and adjacent roads will be inundated. Water will be approaching the main floor of the chicken processing plant.
14.5 ft
Water reaches the railroad bridge just south of town.
14 ft
Water will be approaching the northern boundary of the business district.
12 ft
Water will begin to inundate the sewage treatment plant. Water begins to flood Town Run Road and areas from the high school northward begin to flood. On the south end of town, Rohrbaugh Street south of the railroad tracks will begin to flood.
10 ft
Water begins to flood pastureland south of town.
8 ft
The river overflows mainly low lying areas.
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 4, 1985 | 19.99 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1949 | 16.1 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1936 | 14.9 ft | 30,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOFW2
River
South Fork South Branch Potomac River
County
Hardy, WV
Coordinates
39.0122°N, 78.9564°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork South Branch Potomac River near SF Moorefield?
The South Fork South Branch Potomac River near SF Moorefield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01608000) 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 South Branch Potomac River near SF Moorefield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork South Branch Potomac River near SF Moorefield is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
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Where is the South Fork South Branch Potomac River near SF Moorefield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hardy County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.0122°N, 78.9564°W. USGS site number: 01608000. 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.