Buckhannon River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Buckhannon River is flowing at 267 cfs at Hall, WV — 621% of normal for the date and down 17% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 129 to 267 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Buckhannon River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Hall, the Buckhannon River is running 267 cfs — 621% of normal, down 17% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 591% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Alton (-18%) and Hall (-17%).
How the Buckhannon River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Alton1,785 ft 129 cfs561%
- Hall1,374 ft 267 cfs621%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Buckhannon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (591%).
Buckhannon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Buckhannon River At Alton WV
Oct 6, 3:50 AM · USGS 03052120 |
129 cfs | 561% | -18% | 5.44 ft | 8.6 ft below | 1,785 ft |
|
Buckhannon River At Hall WV
Oct 6, 3:45 AM · USGS 03053500 |
267 cfs | 621% | -17% | 4.93 ft | · | 1,374 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Buckhannon River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Buckhannon River
The Buckhannon River is a 45-mile-long tributary of the Monongahela River in West Virginia. The river was historically used for transportation and logging, and is now popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The Buckhannon River is fed by numerous smaller streams and creeks and has two major reservoirs, Stonecoal Lake and Buckhannon River Lake, which provide water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control. The river's hydrology has been impacted by coal mining and other industries, leading to pollution concerns. The Buckhannon River is also used for agriculture, with crops such as corn, hay, and soybeans grown in the surrounding areas. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to protect and restore the Buckhannon River's ecological health and recreational opportunities.
Fishing near the Buckhannon River
About the Buckhannon River
How is the Buckhannon River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Buckhannon River is flowing at 267 cfs at Hall, WV, about 621% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 129 to 267 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Buckhannon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Buckhannon River is at 591% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Buckhannon River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Alton (14.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.