RIVER GAUGE · KANAWHA RIVER
Kanawha River below Winfield Locks
Putnam County, West Virginia
Water level9.48 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action44 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 1955 | 46.8 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 45.1 ft | — |
| Feb 1, 1950 | 44.9 ft | — |
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