River WV

Back Fork

West Virginia • 38.0973, -82.0513

Hydrography profile Updated Jan 19, 2026

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

1 mi

1 km

Elevation

868′ → 709′

159 ft drop

Stream Order

Stream

Slope

4.02%

212.6 ft/mi

Drainage

2 mi²

5 km²

Avg Flow

3 cfs

0.6 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,702 mi

2,739 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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