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 11:12PM EDT until July 23 at 7:47AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 11:12 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 8:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Portions of Cleveland Ave and Wood St flood. Sections of Rte 20 south and north of town begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.2 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 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. 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 800 AM EDT.

Flood Warning issued July 22 at 10:46PM EDT until July 23 at 6:29AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 10:46 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia... West Fork River above Clarksburg affecting Harrison County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...West Fork River above Clarksburg. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Homes along the low sections of the river on Liberty Avenue and Route 19 flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM EDT Wednesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 3.7 feet Monday evening. - 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. 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 Thursday morning at 630 AM EDT.