Waites Run near Wardensville
Hardy County, West Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Much of Waites Run Road near the stream is flooded, and water is in at least two homes. If the Cacapon River is also flooded, backwater flooding may inundate more of the Town of Wardensville.
- 12.5 ft
Water is approaching or may be in structures near the stream. Waites Run Road is significantly flooded, and is covered by over three feet of flowing water in spots.
- 11.5 ft
Waites Run Road is flooded in multiple locations and impassible. In some cases, more than two feet of water is flowing over the road.
- 9.5 ft
Water begins to cover Waites Run Road in multiple spots as well as some backyards near the stream.
- 8 ft
Water begins to go out of banks in spots along Waites Run, but nothing is impacted.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2010 | 9.93 ft | — |
| May 15, 2014 | 7.02 ft | 2,250 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2018 | 6.79 ft | 912 cfs |
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