Station Name: YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,519 feet

Nearest Address:
Confluence and Oakland Railroad
Friendsville, MD 21531
Garrett County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6536111, -79.4083056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:28AM EDT until July 22 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 12:28 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central 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... 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... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1224 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell. - Some locations that will experience 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 98 and 128. 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 45 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 Warning issued July 22 at 1:57AM EDT until July 23 at 6:16AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 1:57 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tygart Valley River at Philippi. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Most areas along the river are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:47 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 17.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 25.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.0 feet on 02/04/1932. - 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 afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:11AM EDT until July 23 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 12:15 PM

...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County. For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tygart Valley River at Philippi. * WHEN...From this morning to Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are flooded. At 21.0 feet, Chestnut and McCartney Streets flood. Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered bridge. At 22.0 feet, North High and Woods Streets are flooded. Stevens and North Walnut Streets are flooded. Also, a store is flooded near Stevens and North Walnuts Streets. At 25.0 feet, Most areas along the river are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is no current observed data. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 24.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.7 feet on 06/23/1972. - 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 afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.