River stage
Richwood, Cranberry River
- River level
- 3.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.29 ft
- Recent high
- 5.07 ft
- Recent low
- 2.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RCWW2
- 30-day change
- +0.50 ft
- Average
- 2.87 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 12.22 ft
In brief
The Cranberry River at Richwood, WV read 3.80 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.20 ft below action stage. That is 0.50 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RCWW2
Water 57 °F (14 °C) · 3 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.22 ft | 1954-07-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Low areas adjacent to river flood.
- 16.00 ft
US Forest Service Road 76 bridge floods.
- 18.00 ft
The Big Rock campground floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cranberry River flooding at Richwood?
No. The Cranberry River at Richwood is at 3.8 ft, 8.2 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Richwood?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Cranberry River has been at Richwood?
The highest crest on record is 12.22 ft, on 1954-07-19.
Is the Cranberry River high or low right now at Richwood?
At 3.8 ft it is higher than 90% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Richwood, Cranberry River?
The water temperature at Richwood, Cranberry River is 57 °F (13.8 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RCWW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03187500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.