Is the Kanawha River flooding?
The Kanawha River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in West Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Kanawha River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all West Virginia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, WV. The highest level ever recorded there was 37.80 ft on 14 September 1878, carrying 320,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1878 (148 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.83 ft, 35.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, WV | No flooding | 2.83 ft | 27 ft | |
| Kanawha River at S Side Bridge at Charleston, WV | No flooding | 7.48 ft | 30 ft | |
| Kanawha River at Charleston, WV | No flooding | 18.29 ft | — |