Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.19 ft | 2003-09-19 |
| 2 | 7.61 ft | 1998-06-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Job, Cheat River
- River level
- 2.76 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 11.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.19 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JBOW2
- Record crest
- 8.19 ft
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 15.00 ft
- Major flood
- 20.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2003-09-19
In brief
The Cheat River at Job, WV read 2.76 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.24 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JBOW2
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
County Route 29 in and around Job floods.
- 15.00 ft
Home located 100 yards downstream from the gauge, on the left bank, floods.
- 20.00 ft
Most of town of Job floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cheat River flooding at Job?
No. The Cheat River at Job is at 2.76 ft, 8.24 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Job?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Cheat River has been at Job?
The highest crest on record is 8.19 ft, on 2003-09-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JBOW2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.