Station Name: CHEAT RIVER NEAR PARSONS, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,598 feet

Nearest Address:
Holly Meadows Rd
Parsons, WV 26287
Tucker County

GPS Coordinates: 39.12155556, -79.6755278

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 10:14AM EDT until July 22 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:14 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Taylor County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1013 AM EDT, Flooding is occurring in the warned area due to thunderstorms last night. This includes locations along Middle Fork Tygart Valley River where the automated gauge at Audra State Park was in moderate flood. The latest gauge reading there was 11.65 feet and falling. At these stages the the campground and roads within the park are flooded. In addition, lowl-lying locations along the West Fork River from Shinnston to Enterprise can expect flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksburg, Grafton, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Lumberport, Anmoore, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior, Lost Creek, Flemington, Galloway, Rosemont, Meadland and Century. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 109 and 128. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 69 and 82. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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 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.

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 5:29AM EDT until July 23 at 7:27AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 5:29 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 5:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended 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...Moderate flooding is occurring and 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 5:00 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 5:00 AM EDT Wednesday was 22.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.5 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 25.9 feet on 03/07/1967. - 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 530 PM EDT.