Coal River at Tornado, WV
Is Coal River at Tornado, WV flooding right now?
Coal River at Tornado, WV measured 9.64 ft on 2026-11-11 16:15:00 UTC. That observation was 15.4 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.64 ft
Streamflow
266 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.98 ft on Tue, Mar 7, 1967.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 15.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 22.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.98 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 30.89 ft | 1969-12-31 |
| 30.79 ft | 2021-03-02 |
| 30.61 ft | 2007-04-16 |
| 30.14 ft | 1963-03-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha River at Charleston, WV | 7.9 mi | Kanawha County |
| Kanawha River at S Side Bridge at Charleston, WV | 11.1 mi | Kanawha County |
| Hurricane Creek at Hurricane, WV | 11.6 mi | Putnam County |
| Elk River at Charleston, WV | 11.7 mi | Kanawha County |
| Middle Fork Mud River near Griffithsville, WV | 12.2 mi | Lincoln County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.