Kanawha River at S Side Bridge at Charleston, WV
Is Kanawha River at S Side Bridge at Charleston, WV flooding right now?
Kanawha River at S Side Bridge at Charleston, WV measured 7.60 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 22.4 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.60 ft
Streamflow
12,800 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 47.6 ft on Wed, Jan 1, 1840.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23.5 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 22.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 27.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 32.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 47.6 ft | 1840-01-01 |
| 46.87 ft | 1861-09-29 |
| 43 ft | 1822-01-01 |
| 41.63 ft | 1878-09-14 |
| 41.5 ft | 1897-02-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River at Charleston, WV | 0.9 mi | Kanawha County |
| Elk Twomile Creek near Charleston, WV | 2.4 mi | Kanawha County |
| Kanawha River at Charleston, WV | 3.9 mi | Kanawha County |
| Little Sandy Creek near Elkview, WV | 10.5 mi | Kanawha County |
| Coal River at Tornado, WV | 11.1 mi | Kanawha 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.