River WV

Drift Branch

West Virginia • 38.1156, -82.4492

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

672′ → 643′

29 ft drop

Stream Order

Stream

Slope

0.97%

51.2 ft/mi

Drainage

1 mi²

3 km²

Avg Flow

2 cfs

0.5 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,680 mi

2,704 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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