Major Flood
40 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
38 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
34 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41 ft
Mini shopping center on WV State Route 16 adjacent to Philip Run floods due to backwater flooding.
40.5 ft
Homes along South River Street and Simon Street flood.
40 ft
Homes along River Street behind the old high school flood. Homes and businesses between River Street and Mill Street flood at 40 to 42 feet. This includes Court Street, Hardman Street, Florence Street, Elizabeth Street, and Margaret Street.
39 ft
Homes along River Street between the intersections with Hardman and Mill Streets flood.
38.5 ft
Gas utility company on Northside Road next to gage floods.
38 ft
Homes along WV State Route 5 north of Grantsville that are adjacent to the river flood.
36 ft
Homes along North River Street between Main Street and Mill Street flood. Baseball field on School Street floods.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 1967 | 43.9 ft | 35,100 cfs |
| Apr 16, 1939 | 43.1 ft | 34,300 cfs |
| Nov 4, 1985 | 42.87 ft | 33,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GRTW2
River
Little Kanawha River
County
Calhoun, WV
Coordinates
38.9217°N, 81.0948°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Kanawha River at Grantsville?
The Little Kanawha River at Grantsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03153500) 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 Grantsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Kanawha River at Grantsville is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 34 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Kanawha River rises?
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Where is the Little Kanawha River at Grantsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calhoun County, West Virginia at coordinates 38.9217°N, 81.0948°W. USGS site number: 03153500. 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.