Public River Water Level
Live gauge height for Public River, measured at USGS station SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, WV (2.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
1.29 ft
Updated 35 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Water temperature
83°F
Boat Ramps on Public River (5)
- Indian Rocks Boat Ramp — Green Spring, West Virginia
- Blue Ford North Boat Ramp — Springfield, West Virginia
- Public River Access, Fishing — Romney, West Virginia
- Public River Access — Springfield, West Virginia
- Public River Access — Romney, West Virginia
Public River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Public River today?
The USGS gauge for Public River (SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, WV) currently reads a gauge height of 1.29 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Public River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Public River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Public River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 01608500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.