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 January 27 at 12:34AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:34AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Fayette County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:34AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Fayette County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Fayette County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Fayette County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 12:34AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 below. * WHERE...In Kentucky, Greenup County. In West Virginia, Braxton, Clay, and Northwest Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 below. * WHERE...In Kentucky, Greenup County. In West Virginia, Braxton, Clay, and Northwest Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 12:34AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:34AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 6:36PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig, Grayson, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed for ice to melt off of untreated roads.

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves, and slow down if driving.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig and Grayson Counties. In West Virginia, Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.