Station Name: SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet

Nearest Address:
Co Rte 3
Springfield, WV 26763
Hampshire County

GPS Coordinates: 39.44703879, -78.6541817

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 6:44AM EST until February 20 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:44 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 6:07AM EST until February 21 at 12:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:07 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds will increase quickly in the wake of a cold front early this afternoon to 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 45 and 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Flood Watch issued February 20 at 4:58AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 4:58 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM

An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the river. * WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following counties, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Significant ice breakup on area rivers and creeks has been observed over the last few days as a result of an extended stretch of mild temperatures. A final round of moderate to heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms will come to an end during the morning commute hours this Friday. Rainfall between 0.5 and 0.75 of an inch fell overnight in the watch area. This heavy rainfall combined with snowmelt will produce increased streamflows and an elevated risk of ice jam flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Special Weather Statement issued February 20 at 3:30AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 3:30 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 9:00 AM

Areas of fog are expected to impact the area through mid-morning. The fog will be dense at times with visibilities below one quarter of a mile. Motorists should slow down as they encounter reduced visibilities and maintain a safe distance between vehicles. When encountering fog, be sure to turn on low beam headlights, slow down, and increase following distance.