RIVER GAUGE · WEST FORK RIVER
West Fork River near Clarksburg
Harrison County, West Virginia
Water level4.54 ft
Flow1,310 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Major flooding occurs along the river in Clarksburg.
- 16 ft
Areas of Baltimore Street and River Road flood.
- 15 ft
Homes along the low sections of the river on Liberty Avenue and Route 19 flood.
- 14 ft
Water begins to enter some homes along the low sections near the river. Liberty Avenue floods.
- 13 ft
Minor flooding of low-lying areas occurs along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 27.6 ft | — |
| Mar 6, 1967 | 22 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 1978 | 20.2 ft | — |
More on West Fork River
UpstreamWest Fork River at Butcherville
DownstreamWest Fork River at Enterprise
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