Little Kanawha River at Glenville, WV
Is Little Kanawha River at Glenville, WV flooding right now?
Little Kanawha River at Glenville, WV measured 12.49 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.49 ft
Streamflow
4,160 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.46 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.46 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 34.5 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 33.6 ft | 1926-11-16 |
| 33.22 ft | 1939-04-16 |
| 32.9 ft | 1918-03-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Fork near Glenville, WV | 5.4 mi | Gilmer County |
| Little Kanawha River at Burnsville, WV | 9.9 mi | Braxton County |
| Little Kanawha River at Grantsville, WV | 13.8 mi | Calhoun County |
| Elk River at Sutton, WV | 19.9 mi | Braxton County |
| West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam near Weston, WV | 20.2 mi | Lewis 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.