Buckhannon River Flow
As of 2026-08-04, the Buckhannon River is flowing at a combined 258 cfs across 2 USGS streamgauges — 74% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 350 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Buckhannon River was last observed at 258 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 512 acre-ft of water today; about 74% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 350 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2026-07-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at 15,560 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Buckhannon River At Hall reporting a streamflow rate of 194 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Buckhannon River At Alton with a gauge stage of 5.11 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Buckhannon River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Buckhannon River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Buckhannon River At Alton
WV
USGS 03052120
|
64 | 5.11 | -2.4 | 103% | 1 | 4,170 | 1,785 |
|
Buckhannon River At Hall
WV
USGS 03053500
|
194 | 4.74 | -22.7 | 131% | 0 | 11,700 | 1,374 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Recreation along the Buckhannon River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Buckhannon River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Buckhannon River
How is the Buckhannon River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-04, the Buckhannon River is flowing at a combined 258 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 74% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Buckhannon River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Buckhannon River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.