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 Warning issued May 28 at 12:03AM EDT until May 28 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 12:03 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Taylor County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1202 AM EDT, emergency management reported high water lingering across some roads in the area from prior excessive rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Weston, Philippi, Glenville, Grantsville, Audra State Park, Belington, Jackson Mill, Stonewall Jackson, Junior, Lost Creek, Jane Lew, Horner, Camden, Alum Bridge, Hodgesville, Linn, Century, Baldwin, Troy and Volga. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 92 and 113. Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 4...and near mile marker 6. - 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 Warning issued May 28 at 5:38AM EDT until May 28 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 5:38 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 535 AM EDT, emergency management reported high water lingering across some roads in the area from prior excessive rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Weston, Philippi, Glenville, Audra State Park, Belington, Jackson Mill, Stonewall Jackson, Junior, Lost Creek, Jane Lew, Horner, Century, Camden, Volga, Galloway, Alum Bridge, Linn, Baldwin, Moatsville and Troy. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 92 and 113. Route 33 between mile markers 1 and 4. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 after 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.

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:51PM EDT until May 28 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:51 PM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... West Fork River above Clarksburg affecting Harrison County. For the West Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork River above Clarksburg. * WHEN...From later tonight to Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water begins to enter some homes along the low sections near the river. Liberty Avenue floods. At 15.0 feet, Homes along the low sections of the river on Liberty Avenue and Route 19 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 12.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage later tonight to a crest of 14.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.7 feet on 03/02/1997. - 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1000 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued May 28 at 5:51AM EDT until May 28 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu May 28, 2026, 5:51 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... West Fork River above Clarksburg affecting Harrison County. For the West Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork River above Clarksburg. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, water begins to enter some homes along the low sections near the river. Liberty Avenue floods. At 15.0 feet, homes along the low sections of the river on Liberty Avenue and Route 19 flood. At 16.0 feet, areas of Baltimore Street and River Road flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.6 feet later this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.6 feet on 12/14/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM EDT.