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

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 7:03AM EST until February 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 7:03 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 10:44AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:44 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 7:03AM EST until February 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 7:03 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Clay, Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 10:44AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:44 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:24AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.