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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 11:21PM EST until January 31 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 7:01PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 7:01PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.

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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 2:30AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 7:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. If you need shelter, sheltering information and other human services in your area can be found by dialing 211.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 11:39PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.