Cheat River at Rowlesburg
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
Sender
Sent
- Gauge out of service.
Official
CATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 23 ft Moderate Flooding 21 ft Minor Flooding 19 ft Action 15 ft - Gauge out of service.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 32 - WATER LEVELS REACH THE HISTORIC ELECTION DAY FLOOD OF NOVEMBER 5, 1985.
- 27 - BETWEEN 5 AND 7 FEET OF WATER COVERS US ROUTE 50 ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDGE. WATER REACHES THE LOWEST GIRDER OF THE US ROUTE 50 BRIDGE.
- 20.9 - WATER LEVELS REACH THE FLOOD LEVELS OF THE FLOOD OF FEBRUARY 19, 2000.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 39.3197, -79.6569 |
| RFC | OHRFC |
| State | WV |
| WFO | PBZ |
| County | Preston |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 03069870 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 20.90 ft | on 02-19-2000 |
| 2. | 19.60 ft | on 01-19-1996 |
| 3. | 32.00 ft | on 11-05-1985 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 20.90 ft | on 02-19-2000 |
| 2. | 19.60 ft | on 01-19-1996 |
| 3. | 32.00 ft | on 11-05-1985 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 32.00 ft | on 11-05-1985 |
| 2. | 20.90 ft | on 02-19-2000 |
| 3. | 19.60 ft | on 01-19-1996 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 32.00 ft | on 11-05-1985 |
| 2. | 20.90 ft | on 02-19-2000 |
| 3. | 19.60 ft | on 01-19-1996 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 1427.34 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 1425.34 ft |
| minor Flooding | 1423.34 ft |
| action | 1419.34 ft |
| Latest Value | N/A |
| Gauge Zero | 1404.34 ft |
Probability Information
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