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 Warning issued February 22 at 1:08PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

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. 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 7:17PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 7:17 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 7:17PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 7:17 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

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

Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 12:01PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

Light snow accumulations are expected at times from this afternoon through Monday morning from rounds of snow showers. Wind gusts as high as 30 mph could occur in the heavier snow showers. The combination of falling snow and strong wind gusts may produce sudden sharp visibility reductions and quick light snow accumulations, especially during the daytime hours this afternoon through Monday. Most the area will see accumulations of around an inch or less. However, locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early this evening. Roadways may become slick as a result. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 1:08PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun February 22, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.