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 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.