Cheat River Basin
Major West Virginia river corridor • Headwaters to confluence • Premier paddling, fishery & agricultural water resource
Corridor Flow Overview
The Cheat River in West Virginia is monitored by 1 active USGS river gauge. A crown jewel of the Allegheny Mountains, the free-flowing Cheat River flows wild and undammed. Tracks key watershed levels feeding downstream into the renowned Cheat Canyon whitewater gorge.
Corridor Hydrological Gauges
Sequenced upstream to downstream along the primary river stem.
USGS ID
#03069500
Discharge
296 cfs
Stage
2.81 ft
Condition
Low| Station & Location | USGS ID | Discharge (CFS) | Stage (FT) | Condition Verdict | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheat River near Parsons, WV | #03069500 |
Basin Geographic Map
Real-time spatial visualization of all reporting stations on Cheat River.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cheat River Water Levels & Flow
Direct answers about USGS river gauges, seasonal flow rates, and river conditions along the Cheat River in West Virginia.
What are the current water levels and conditions on the Cheat River in West Virginia?
ClearGauge monitors real-time water levels and streamflow across 1 USGS hydrological station along the Cheat River in West Virginia. Streamflow stage (ft), discharge (CFS), and historical percentile verdicts are updated every 15 minutes.