Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Major flooding of lower half of town, adjacent to river. Several businesses along State Route 5 flood.
29 ft
Water affects several businesses at the intersection of South Lewis Street and Main Street. Some homes along College Street, near the intersection with East Main Street, begin to flood. Several homes on Hunter Street, Brooklyn Drive, and Park Street flood. Gas utility company off State Route 5, adjacent to river, floods.
28 ft
US Route 119 and 33 are closed, east and west of town. Portions of West Main Street along with the intersection with South Lewis Street flood.
27 ft
Backwater flooding from Town Run covers most of South Street and affects a few homes and and business. A few homes adjacent to the river on River Street flood.
26 ft
Backwater flooding on Town Run covers portions of South Street and affects home. Home on Brooklyn Drive adjacent to river floods.
25 ft
Most of Elm Street floods. Water reaches the hotel foundation on Conrad Court next to the old 1885 bridge.
23 ft
Low spots on Brooklyn Drive, Elm Street, and River Street flood.
22 ft
Water begins to cover low spots on Brooklyn Drive, Elm Street, and River Street.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 36.46 ft | 26,900 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1967 | 34.5 ft | 21,500 cfs |
| Nov 16, 1926 | 33.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GLEW2
River
Little Kanawha River
County
Gilmer, WV
Coordinates
38.9330°N, 80.8382°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Kanawha River at Glenville?
The Little Kanawha River at Glenville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03152000) 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 Glenville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Kanawha River at Glenville is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Kanawha River rises?
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Where is the Little Kanawha River at Glenville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gilmer County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.9330°N, 80.8382°W. USGS site number: 03152000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River Forecasts typically include ONLY 2 days of future rain from <u>forecast issuance time</u> (lower right of graph). Occasionally 3 days of future rain included.