Little Kanawha River at Palestine, WV
Is Little Kanawha River at Palestine, WV flooding right now?
Little Kanawha River at Palestine, WV measured 14.63 ft on 2026-11-11 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 21.4 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
14.63 ft
Streamflow
491 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 44 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.04 ft on Mon, Mar 3, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 21.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 23.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 44 ft | 29.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.04 ft | 1997-03-03 |
| 39.14 ft | 1967-03-07 |
| 36.44 ft | 2003-02-24 |
| 36.37 ft | 1979-12-10 |
| 36.34 ft | 2011-11-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Hughes River below Macfarlan, WV | 9.6 mi | Ritchie County |
| Little Tygart Creek at Mineral Wells, WV | 11.3 mi | Wood County |
| Ohio River at Parkersburg, WV | 17.2 mi | Wood County |
| West Fork Little Kanawha River at Rocksdale, WV | 17.3 mi | Calhoun County |
| Little Kanawha River at Grantsville, WV | 18.4 mi | Calhoun 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.