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 10:55AM EDT until July 23 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:55 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 11:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues 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 occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tygart Valley River at Philippi. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:23 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 0.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:23 AM EDT Wednesday was 22.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 4.7 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.7 feet on 03/05/2015. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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 1100 PM EDT.