West Fork River at Weston
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lewis County, West Virginia on the West Fork River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03058020, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Main Street and Route 19 400 feet from the river gage is flooded.
26.5 ft
Tremendous property damage to the entire business district in Weston.
25 ft
Water enters the Weston Police Department. The left bank side of the end of Second Street Bridge is flooded.
24.5 ft
The park near the left bank end of Second Street highway bridge is flooded.
24 ft
The foot of the First Street Bridge across West Fork about 0.1 miles upstream from the river gage, and the roadway 60 feet upstream from river gage, are flooded.
23 ft
Basement flooding in numerous businesses on West Second Street and the west side of Main Street. Also, the junior high school begins to flood.
22 ft
Homes along River Avenue, 300 feet downstream from the river gage, begin to be affected by high water. Some property damage.
21.7 ft
Top of river bank flooded, 300 feet downstream from the river gage.
20.5 ft
Top of river the bank is flooded, 100 feet upstream from the river gage (River Avenue).
20.1 ft
Water is over River Avenue, about 200-400 feet downstream from the river gage. Some homes are also flooded.
20 ft
Lower portions of the railroad bridge, 0.8 miles downstream from the river gage begin to flood.
17 ft
The center line of River Avenue along the river, 300 feet downstream from the river gage begins to flood.
15 ft
Water starts to overflow left bank onto River Avenue, from about 200 feet downstream to about 1 mile downstream from the river gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 1950 | 25.5 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 1950 | 25.5 ft | — |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 24.1 ft | — |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 24.1 ft | — |
| Oct 12, 1890 | 23 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork River at Weston?
The West Fork River at Weston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03058020) 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 West Fork River at Weston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork River at Weston is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the West Fork River at Weston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lewis County, West Virginia at coordinates 39.0292°N, 80.4739°W. USGS site number: 03058020. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey