RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER
Little Kanawha River at Elizabeth
Wirt County, West Virginia
Water level16.32 ft
Flow2,400 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action34 ft
Minor flood36 ft
Moderate flood38 ft
Major flood44 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 44 ft
Major flooding occurs in and around Elizabeth and Palestine. Flood water reaches the middle school, high school, water plant, and some homes along the river.
- 38 ft
Homes along the river and Snodgrass Road begin to flood. Low sections near the river around Elizabeth and Palestine also begin to flood.
- 36 ft
Sections of Snodgrass Road adjacent to the river flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 1997 | 40.04 ft | 55,100 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1967 | 39.14 ft | 50,700 cfs |
| Feb 23, 2003 | 36.44 ft | 46,180 cfs |
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