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

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:38PM EDT until July 21 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 5:38 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 9:45 PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Taylor County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Clarksburg, Buckhannon, Grafton, Weston, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Lumberport, West Union, Anmoore, Jackson Mill, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior and Lost Creek. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 99 and 129. Route 33 near mile marker 1...and between mile markers 6 and 7...and near mile marker 15...and near mile marker 17. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 44 and 82.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:40PM EDT until July 21 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 6:40 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 9:45 PM

FFWPBZ The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia... Tucker County in northeastern West Virginia... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Parsons, Davis, Thomas, Hendricks, Hambleton, Hannahsville, Benbush, Lead Mine, Blackwater Falls, Davisville, Elk, Saint George, Canaan Valley State Park, Canaan Hgts, Silver Lake, Red Creek, Cortland, Pheasant Run, Pifer Moutain and Laneville.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:43PM EDT until July 21 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 6:43 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 10:45 PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Southern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Elkins, Mill Creek, Dailey, Rock Cave, Beverly, Harman, Glady, Kerens, Bowden, Alton, Dryfork and French Creek. This includes Route 33 between mile markers 31 and 35.

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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:57PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 10:00 PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Buckhannon, Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Jane Lew, Camden, Lorentz, Alum Bridge and Hodgesville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 90 and 106. Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 2...and between mile markers 6 and 7...and near mile marker 15.

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.

Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 3:27PM EDT until July 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 3:27 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 6:30 PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and Horner. This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between mile markers 15 and 17.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.