Station Name: COAL RIVER AT TORNADO, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 600 feet

Nearest Address:
101 Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV 25202
Kanawha County

GPS Coordinates: 38.33898309, -81.841518

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:39PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:39 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:45 PM

* WHAT...A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major impacts to the region this weekend. Periods of moderate to heavy snow are forecast this weekend with the possibility of a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel will likely be very difficult to impossible. Heavy snow and ice accumulations could bring down trees and power lines leading to widespread power outages.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:08AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:08AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM 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 Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:08AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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.