RIVER GAUGE · WEST FORK RIVER
West Fork River at Walkersville
Lewis County, West Virginia
Water level3.83 ft
Flow67 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Major flooding of Walkersville and surrounding areas. Homes near the gage and river are flooded.
- 20 ft
Several sections of Route 44 Walkersville Road are flooded. Route 44 bridge near the gage has water over it.
- 16 ft
Low areas of Route 44 Walkersville Road near the river and farm fields start to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2000 | 20.6 ft | — |
| Nov 3, 1985 | 17.87 ft | 3,390 cfs |
| Jul 26, 1992 | 16.57 ft | 2,870 cfs |
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