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 March 29 at 1:56AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

A combination of dry vegetation, relative humidity lowering to around 15 to 25% and winds gusting to around 15 to 25 mph will result in increased fire danger today. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. West Virginia law prohibits burning in the spring from 7AM to 5PM...March 1st through May 31st.

Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 2:53AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 2:53 AM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of afternoon relative humidity values between 17 and 25 percent, winds gusting between 15 mph and 25 mph, and very dry fuels will lead to an increased risk for wildfires throughout much of Virginia and southeast West Virginia today. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Please remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.