-42.0 cfs (-9.74%) since yesterday
56.95% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Buckhannon River
was last observed at
389
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
772
acre-ft of water today; about 57%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
683 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2022-05-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at
10,170 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Buckhannon River At Hall
reporting a streamflow rate of 274 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Buckhannon River At Alton
with a gauge stage of 5.32 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Buckhannon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,785 ft, the
Buckhannon River At Alton.
Last Updated
2024-04-24
Streamflow
389.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
56.95%
Maximum
10,170.0 cfs
2022-05-08
About the 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.
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