RIVER GAUGE · KANAWHA RIVER
Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6
Kanawha County, West Virginia
Water level18.28 ft
Flow32,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action35 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 1861 | 54.3 ft | 470,000 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1955 | 39.72 ft | 159,000 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 38.77 ft | 150,000 cfs |
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