Station Name: CHEAT RIVER AT ALBRIGHT, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,191 feet

Nearest Address:
2601 N Preston Hwy
Albright, WV 26519
Preston County

GPS Coordinates: 39.4948104, -79.6444969

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 1:37AM EDT until May 25 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, and northern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Taylor. In northeast West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph. In northern West Virginia, Barbour. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could once again produce heavy rainfall, causing flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:16AM EDT until May 25 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...West Central Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 113 AM EDT, emergency management reported high water across portions of the area from prior heavy rainfall. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Anmoore, West Milford, Lost Creek, Jane Lew and Despard. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 104 and 120. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 76 and 82. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Flood Watch issued May 25 at 1:37AM EDT until May 25 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 9:45 AM

The Flood Watch will expire for portions of southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson and West Virginia, including the following counties, Boone, Braxton, Clay, Harrison, Kanawha, Lewis, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Webster, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Webster, Upshur and Wyoming. The flash flooding threat has ended for this morning. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at 2 AM EDT early this morning.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Flood Warning issued May 25 at 1:08AM EDT until May 25 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northeastern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southeastern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 105 AM EDT, emergency management reported that prior heavy rain in the warned area has resulted in continued flooding of several roads across the area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Jane Lew, Camden, Alum Bridge, Sand Run, Linn, Baldwin and Troy. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 83 and 105. Route 33 near mile marker 1. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.