Little Kanawha River at Grantsville, WV
Is Little Kanawha River at Grantsville, WV flooding right now?
Little Kanawha River at Grantsville, WV measured 7.80 ft on 2026-11-11 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 28.2 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.80 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 43.9 ft on Tue, Mar 7, 1967.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 26.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 28.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 30.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 32.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 43.9 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 43.1 ft | 1939-04-17 |
| 42.87 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 40.34 ft | 1997-03-02 |
| 39.5 ft | 1949-12-15 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork Little Kanawha River at Rocksdale, WV | 8.7 mi | Calhoun County |
| South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan, WV | 12.6 mi | Ritchie County |
| Little Kanawha River at Glenville, WV | 13.8 mi | Gilmer County |
| Little Kanawha River at Palestine, WV | 18.4 mi | Wirt County |
| Sand Fork near Glenville, WV | 19.1 mi | Gilmer 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.