Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Kanawha County, West Virginia on the Kanawha River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03198000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

Flood Stages

Action Stage

35 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Sep 28, 1861	54.3 ft	470,000 cfs
Sep 28, 1861	54.3 ft	470,000 cfs
Mar 5, 1955	39.72 ft	159,000 cfs
Mar 5, 1955	39.72 ft	159,000 cfs
Dec 30, 1942	38.77 ft	150,000 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

03198000

NWS LID

CHLW2

River

Kanawha River

County

Kanawha, WV

Coordinates

38.3714°N, 81.7028°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6?

The Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03198000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.

What is flood stage for Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Kanawha River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6 to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6 gauge located?

The gauge is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.3714°N, 81.7028°W. USGS site number: 03198000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Kanawha River at Charleston Old Lock 6West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage