Rivers in West Virginia
Shavers Fork Cheat River at Bowden
Below flood stage
5.43ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 6:30 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 13.00 ft
- Record crest
- 13.37 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.60 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 21.50 ftThe Cheat River Resturant near the Old Route 33 highway bridge starts to get water on the lower floors. Most areas from Bowden to downstream of the Old Route 33 Bridges are flooded.
- 17.60 ftSeveral areas from Bowden to downstream of the Old Route 33 Bridge are flooded. The Old Route 33 and Route 5/12 bridges have water over them.
- 15.00 ftA campground as well as homes downstream from the old Route 33 highway bridges are flooded. Several areas along the river are flooded.
- 13.80 ftCampgrounds and homes are flooded. Water is over the Old Route 33, upstream from the highway bridge. Also a local convenience store starts to get water in it upstream from bridge.
- 13.00 ftCamps in and around Bowden start to flood. Water is at the bottom of the Old Route 33 Bridge as well as the Route 5/12 Bridge.
Crest history
20 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 16, 2018 | 13.37 ft |
| 2 | August 29, 2013 | 13.22 ft |
| 3 | January 25, 2010 | 13.03 ft |
| 4 | September 30, 2016 | 12.75 ft |
| 5 | March 5, 2008 | 12.37 ft |
| 6 | November 19, 2003 | 12.37 ft |
| 7 | June 19, 1998 | 12.16 ft |
| 8 | March 23, 1991 | 11.50 ft |
| 9 | August 23, 1989 | 11.50 ft |
| 10 | December 26, 1973 | 11.47 ft |
| 11 | April 26, 1989 | 11.40 ft |
| 12 | January 31, 2013 | 11.16 ft |
| 13 | January 26, 1978 | 11.13 ft |
| 14 | February 19, 2000 | 11.08 ft |
| 15 | March 13, 1977 | 11.04 ft |
| 16 | April 22, 2002 | 10.93 ft |
| 17 | November 29, 2005 | 10.87 ft |
| 18 | March 28, 2005 | 10.74 ft |
| 19 | August 21, 1989 | 10.70 ft |
| 20 | June 24, 2016 | 10.17 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 16, 2018: 13.37 ft
- September 30, 2016: 12.75 ft
- June 24, 2016: 10.17 ft
- August 29, 2013: 13.22 ft
- January 31, 2013: 11.16 ft
- January 25, 2010: 13.03 ft
- March 5, 2008: 12.37 ft
- November 29, 2005: 10.87 ft
- March 28, 2005: 10.74 ft
- November 19, 2003: 12.37 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.