Station Name: KANAWHA RIVER AT KANAWHA FALLS, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet

Nearest Address:
Deepwater-Cotton Hill
Kanawha Falls, WV 25115
Fayette County

GPS Coordinates: 38.1381632, -81.2142745

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 9:50PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:50 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

A cold front will swing across the region bringing increasing precipitation chances overnight into Saturday morning. A mix of rain and snow mix should gradually transition over to all snow for most places. Up to an inch or so of snow is expected across the lowlands, while one to two inches is generally expected across the higher elevations of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads tonight into Saturday morning, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 9:55PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

A cold front will swing across the region bringing increasing precipitation chances overnight into Saturday morning. A mix of snow and rain will quickly transition over to all snow. One to two inches is generally expected, but isolated slightly higher amounts remain possible. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads tonight into Saturday morning, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 9:07PM EST until January 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:07 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Southeast Nicholas County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the accumulation is expected overnight into Saturday, although additional snow showers may linger into Saturday evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Special Weather Statement issued January 16 at 6:41PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:41 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

Snow showers will bring some light accumulations less than an inch to most areas, with localized higher amounts between 1 to 2 through Saturday morning. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 9:28PM EST until January 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, locally higher along the higher windward terrain. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the accumulation is expected overnight tonight into Saturday, although additional snow showers may linger into Saturday evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.