River stage
Springfield, South Branch Potomac River
- River level
- 6.03 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +4.66 ft
- Recent high
- 8.76 ft
- Recent low
- 1.01 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SPRW2
- 30-day change
- +4.73 ft
- Average
- 1.71 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 44.22 ft
In brief
The South Branch Potomac River at Springfield, WV read 6.03 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.97 ft below action stage. That is 4.73 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SPRW2
At this level: Hazardous conditions for recreation may exist.
Water 62 °F (17 °C) · about normal for this date · +2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44.22 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 2 | 34.98 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 3 | 34.20 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 4 | 29.85 ft | 1949-06-18 |
| 5 | 28.41 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 6 | 25.55 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 7 | 24.70 ft | 2003-09-20 |
| 8 | 23.42 ft | 1976-10-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
Hazardous conditions for recreation may exist.
- 11.00 ft
The river begins to overflow the banks in a few low lying areas. Campers should move away from the river.
- 15.00 ft
Milleson Mill Road (County Route 28/5) and Clarence Taylor Road (Route 3/7) begin to flood. Water covers a significant portion of meadowlands near the river. The boat launch ramp on the upstream right abutment of the bridge also floods.
- 17.00 ft
Water approaches camphouses downstream from the gage.
- 19.00 ft
Houses on the right downstream side of the river are flooded.
- 25.00 ft
Most camphouses and a large portion of fields in the area are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the South Branch Potomac River flooding at Springfield?
No. The South Branch Potomac River at Springfield is at 6.03 ft, 5.97 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Springfield?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the South Branch Potomac River has been at Springfield?
The highest crest on record is 44.22 ft, on 1985-11-05.
Is the South Branch Potomac River high or low right now at Springfield?
At 6.03 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Springfield, South Branch Potomac River?
The water temperature at Springfield, South Branch Potomac River is 62 °F (16.6 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.6 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SPRW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01608500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.