River stage
Cranberry River
- River level
- 3.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Cranberry River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cranberry River level at Richwood
The Cranberry River is measured in one place, at Richwood, WV. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Richwood | 3.80 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Cranberry River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Richwood, WV.
Other rivers nearby
- Williams River (WV) 1 gauge
- Greenbrier River 9 gauges
- Meadow River 2 gauges
- Elk River (WV) 8 gauges
- Indian Creek (WV) 1 gauge
- Kanawha River 6 gauges
- New River (VA, WV) 10 gauges
- Blackwater River (WV) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cranberry River flooding right now?
No. The Cranberry River is below flood stage at Richwood, WV, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cranberry River?
The Cranberry River is at 3.80 ft at Richwood, WV, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Cranberry River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Cranberry River, at Richwood, WV.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Cranberry River it is set for the gauge at Richwood, WV, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.