Upper Levisa

Watershed Hydrology

The Upper Levisa Watershed (HUC 05070202) covers approximately 1,076 square miles of land in Virginia and West Virginia. The hydrology of the area is dominated by the Levisa Fork River, which flows through the watershed and eventually into the Ohio River. The area experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. In the winter months, specific snowpack can accumulate in the higher elevations of the watershed. Surface water in the Levisa Fork River and its tributaries are used for recreational activities including fishing and boating. The reservoirs within the watershed are used for flood control and recreational purposes. Interesting climatic facts include the occasional occurrence of severe winter storms and heavy rainfall events. Trends in the area include an increase in temperature and the potential for an increase in extreme weather events due to climate change.


Surface Flows

Upper Levisa Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Upper Levisa Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Upper Levisa Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Upper Levisa Watershed

Upper Levisa Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed