KANAWHA RIVER AT CHARLESTON, WV
Is KANAWHA RIVER AT CHARLESTON, WV flooding right now?
No — KANAWHA RIVER AT CHARLESTON, WV is at 18.07 ft, 16.9 ft below its 35 ft flood stage, as of 42 min ago.
Gauge height
18.07 ft
Streamflow
4,890 cfs
The highest crest on record was 54.3 ft on Sun, Sep 29, 1861.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 35 ft | 16.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 54.3 ft | 1861-09-29 |
| 39.72 ft | 1955-03-06 |
| 38.77 ft | 1942-12-31 |
| 38.25 ft | 1940-08-15 |
| 37.82 ft | 1950-02-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| KANAWHA RIVER AT S SIDE BRIDGE AT CHARLESTON, WV | 3.9 mi | Kanawha County |
| ELK RIVER AT CHARLESTON, WV | 4.2 mi | Kanawha County |
| ELK TWOMILE CREEK NEAR CHARLESTON, WV | 5.9 mi | Kanawha County |
| COAL RIVER AT TORNADO, WV | 7.9 mi | Kanawha County |
| POCATALICO RIVER AT SISSONVILLE, WV | 11.3 mi | Kanawha County |
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