Little Kanawha River at Burnsville, WV
Is Little Kanawha River at Burnsville, WV flooding right now?
Little Kanawha River at Burnsville, WV measured 11.06 ft on 2026-09-22 23:20:00 UTC. That observation was 1.9 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
11.06 ft
Streamflow
4,030 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.32 ft on Sun, Jun 2, 1974.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 0.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 1.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21.5 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 11.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.32 ft | 1974-06-02 |
| 15.74 ft | 2003-11-09 |
| 15.41 ft | 2008-06-05 |
| 14.82 ft | 1996-07-31 |
| 14.79 ft | 1997-03-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Fork near Glenville, WV | 5.3 mi | Gilmer County |
| Little Kanawha River at Glenville, WV | 9.9 mi | Gilmer County |
| Little Kanawha River near Wildcat, WV | 11.7 mi | Braxton County |
| West Fork River at Walkersville, WV | 11.7 mi | Lewis County |
| Elk River at Sutton, WV | 14.0 mi | Braxton 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.