Little Kanawha River At Palestine, Wv Realtime Data
LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER AT PALESTINE, WV
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,610
Discharge (cfs)
15.9
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 03155000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,750 cfs, and a gauge height of 15.88 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5,636 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is not dammed at this location, but there are several small tributaries that may affect flow rates. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the river is known for its fishing opportunities, particularly for smallmouth bass. Additionally, the Little Kanawha River has been the site of several historic floods, including one in 1985 that caused extensive damage to the area.
August 23, 2026
| Elevation | 605.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 15.88 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1750.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, °C | 23.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 1,441% |
| Year Over Year Average | 181 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 36,800 cfs |
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