Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls
Fayette County, West Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 41 ft
Railroad tracks upstream and downstream of County Route 13 bridge floods.
- 35 ft
Most areas next to river are flooded.
- 30 ft
Homes, just above county route 13 bridge and along Hairdo Lane are flooded. Several houses in Charlton Heights approximatly 2 miles downstream from the County Route 13 bridge start to flood.
- 27 ft
The park, near the water falls, is flooded. Homes, just upstream from the County Route 13 bridge, start to flood. Several houses in Charlton Heights approximatly 2 miles downstream from the County Route 13 bridge begin to be affected by water.
- 25 ft
Low lying areas near the river in Kanawha Falls and Glen Ferris start to have water problems.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1878 | 37.8 ft | 320,000 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1977 | 27.37 ft | 54,500 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1957 | 21.6 ft | 35,700 cfs |
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