Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, WV
Is Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, WV flooding right now?
Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, WV measured 3.92 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 23.1 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.92 ft
Streamflow
5,630 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.8 ft on Sat, Sep 14, 1878.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 21.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 26.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 31.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.8 ft | 1878-09-14 |
| 27.37 ft | 1977-04-04 |
| 21.6 ft | 1957-01-29 |
| 20.63 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 20.62 ft | 1972-02-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New River below Hawks Nest Dam, WV | 4.3 mi | Fayette County |
| Gauley River above Belva, WV | 6.8 mi | Nicholas County |
| Twentymile Creek at Vaughan, WV | 10.4 mi | Nicholas County |
| Hedricks Creek Tributary above US-19 near Hico, WV | 12.1 mi | Fayette County |
| Peters Creek near Lockwood, WV | 13.6 mi | Nicholas 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.