West Fork River river
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the West Fork River At Enterprise reporting a streamflow rate of 7,960 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the West Fork River, with a gauge stage of 11.42 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the West Fork River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 936 ft, the West Fork River Near Mount Clare.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the West Fork River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the West Fork 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
West Fork River Near Mount Clare
WV
USGS 03058975
|
271 | 3.24 | · | · | · | · | 936 |
|
West Fork River At Enterprise
WV
USGS 03061000
|
7,960 | 11.42 | 394.4 | 1700% | 42 | 21,200 | 872 |
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
West Fork River
The West Fork River is located in the north central region of West Virginia and runs 103 miles from its headwaters in Upshur County to its confluence with the Tygart Valley River in Harrison County. Historically, the river played a significant role in the development of the region as it provided transportation for goods and supplies. Today, the West Fork River is used for both recreational and agricultural purposes. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Stonewall Jackson Lake Dam and the Buckhannon River Watershed Dam. These dams provide hydroelectric power, flood control, and drinking water for nearby communities. The West Fork River is also popular for fishing, kayaking, and swimming, with many public access points available for recreational use. Additionally, the river supports agricultural activities, such as irrigation for crops and grazing for livestock.
Recreation along the West Fork River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the West Fork 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 West Fork River
Where does the data for the West Fork 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.