River stage
Cheat River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Cheat River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cheat River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cheat River is measured at 6 gauges across Pennsylvania, West Virginia. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Lynn | 12.57 ft | no flood stage set |
| Albright | 15.45 ft | normal, rising |
| Job | 2.76 ft | normal, steady |
| Lake Lynn Dam Pool | 869.51 ft | below flood stage |
| Parsons | 6.67 ft | normal, rising |
| Rowlesburg | 6.07 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Cheat River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Albright, WV, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Blackwater River (WV) 1 gauge
- Youghiogheny River 8 gauges
- South Branch Potomac River 4 gauges
- Wills Creek (MD, PA) 2 gauges
- Chartiers Creek 2 gauges
- Elk River (WV) 8 gauges
- Pine Creek (Etna, PA) 1 gauge
- Williams River (WV) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cheat River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Cheat River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cheat River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Albright is at 15.45 ft; Job is at 2.76 ft; Parsons is at 6.67 ft; Rowlesburg is at 6.07 ft.
Where is the Cheat River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Cheat River across Pennsylvania, West Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.