Pocatalico River at Sissonville
Kanawha County, West Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 37 ft
Major flooding in Sissonville. Route 21 and several roads along the river are flooded.
- 35 ft
Route 21 near the Pocatalico River bridge is flooded both north and south. Homes near the river and the Route 21 Bridge are flooded. Low areas near the Haines Branch Exit of I-77 starts to flood.
- 33 ft
Homes near the Route 21 bridge are flooded. Side roads along the river are flooded.
- 30 ft
Intersection of Route 21 and Old Mill Road begins to flood at 30 feet. Upon this level being reached, water will also flow down Route 21 and fill in low spots 50 to 100 feet away from the Route 21 bridge and will start to flood homes and equipment storage area on both sides of Route 21. Homes and fields along Old Mill Road will start to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1998 | 35.7 ft | 14,600 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1997 | 34.79 ft | 13,800 cfs |
| Apr 15, 1939 | 34.4 ft | 15,500 cfs |
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