ELKINS, W.Va. — River levels began receding in most of West Virginia Saturday after Friday’s heavy rain. The ice was gone at the same location on the Cheat River by Saturday morning.

With heavy rain and warmer temperatures across north central West Virginia Friday, some rivers are experiencing “ice jams,” which can cause flash flooding and even potential damage as ...

the Cheat River watershed in northern West Virginia, and the organization that formed to restore, preserve, and promote it. Friends of the Cheat Story is available to stream on pbs.org and the ...

though its efforts are focused more specifically on the Cheat River Watershed. WV Rivers staff scientist Jenna Dodson spoke ...