River stage
Albright, Cheat River
- River level
- 15.45 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +4.37 ft
- Recent high
- 19.40 ft
- Recent low
- 10.48 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ABRW2
- 30-day change
- +2.66 ft
- Average
- 12.14 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.23 ft
In brief
The Cheat River at Albright, WV read 15.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.55 ft below action stage. That is 2.66 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ABRW2
Water 59 °F (15 °C) · about normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.23 ft | 2017-07-29 |
| 2 | 24.82 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 3 | 24.72 ft | 2019-06-30 |
| 4 | 24.23 ft | 2015-03-05 |
| 5 | 22.68 ft | 2015-03-15 |
| 6 | 18.10 ft | 2019-02-08 |
| 7 | 16.83 ft | 2019-02-13 |
| 8 | 7.95 ft | 2008-06-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
Water begins to enter the parking lot at the Albright Power station. River is bankfull just north of route 26 bridge in Albright
- 28.30 ft
Water reaches low spot on Route 26 north of gage location.
- 29.00 ft
Water covers low spots in town along Bishop Ave and in Albright Memorial Park
- 30.00 ft
St Joe Road floods south of gage.
- 33.50 ft
Water reaches homes on Wall Street.
- 35.00 ft
Water reaches the I-beams under the Route 26 bridge in Albright
- 36.00 ft
Flood waters reach Main Street in Albright.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cheat River flooding at Albright?
No. The Cheat River at Albright is at 15.45 ft, 8.55 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Albright?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 27 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Cheat River has been at Albright?
The highest crest on record is 27.23 ft, on 2017-07-29.
Is the Cheat River high or low right now at Albright?
At 15.45 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Albright, Cheat River?
The water temperature at Albright, Cheat River is 59 °F (15.1 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ABRW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03070260). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.