+7180.0 cfs (+52.76%) since yesterday
36.77% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Kanawha River
was last observed at
20,790
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
41,236
acre-ft of water today; about 37%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
56,548 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-02-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at
237,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Kanawha River At Charleston
reporting a streamflow rate of 11,500 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Kanawha River, with a gauge stage of
18.27 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Kanawha River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 622 ft, the
Kanawha River At Kanawha Falls.
Last Updated
2024-05-08
Streamflow
20,790.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
36.77%
Maximum
237,000.0 cfs
2019-02-25
About the kanawha river
The Kanawha River is a tributary of the Ohio River, running 97 miles through West Virginia. It was a significant transportation route during the 19th century, used for the shipment of coal, salt, and other goods. The river is formed by the confluence of the New and Gauley Rivers at Kanawha Falls, and it flows through several reservoirs, including the Sutton Lake, Summersville Lake, and Kanawha River Lake. These reservoirs were created by dams that were built for flood control, hydroelectric power, and recreation. The river is also used for agricultural irrigation, and its water quality is monitored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The Kanawha River is renowned for its recreational activities, such as boating, fishing, and camping, and it is home to several species of fish, including bass, catfish, and walleye.
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