Little Kanawha River at Burnsville Lake
West Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Braxton County, West Virginia on the Little Kanawha River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BRNW2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Minor Flood
825 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
796.5 ft
Floodproofing of Bulltown Area Campground, loops E and F begin.
795.1 ft
Floodproofing of Bulltown Area Campground, loops C and D begin.
794.8 ft
Marina Road begins to flood.
793 ft
Evacuation of Riffle Run Marina and Riffle Run Campground begin.
786 ft
Bulltown Campground launch ramp is unusable.
785.5 ft
Shallow portion of Bull Run launch ramp closes.
783.5 ft
Bulltown Beach becomes unusable.
776 ft
Marina begins to rest bottom.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
776
Marina begins to rest on bottom.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
BRNW2
River
Little Kanawha River
County
Braxton, WV
Coordinates
38.8428°N, 80.6203°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Kanawha River at Burnsville Lake?
The Little Kanawha River at Burnsville Lake gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Little Kanawha River at Burnsville Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Kanawha River at Burnsville Lake is 825 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Kanawha River rises?
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Where is the Little Kanawha River at Burnsville Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Braxton County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.8428°N, 80.6203°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- The future pool levels are furnished by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These forecasts do not account for future precipitation.