Little Kanawha River at Elizabeth
Critical Stages
34' - Action
36' - Flood
38' - Moderate
44' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:00 PM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 15.08 ft
Flow: 0.852 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/16 | 15 | 0.783 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 14.9 | 0.698 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 14.8 | 0.62 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 14.8 | 0.62 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 14.8 | 0.62 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 15 | 0.783 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 15.3 | 1.06 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 15.5 | 1.28 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 15.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 15.6 | 1.4 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 15.7 | 1.52 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 15.8 | 1.64 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 15.8 | 1.64 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 15.8 | 1.64 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 15.8 | 1.64 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 15.8 | 1.64 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 15.7 | 1.52 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 15.7 | 1.52 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 15.6 | 1.4 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 15.08 | 0.852 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 15.08 | 0.852 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 15.08 | 0.852 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 15.09 | 0.86 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 15.1 | 0.869 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 15.1 | 0.869 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 15.11 | 0.878 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 15.12 | 0.886 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 15.13 | 0.895 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 15.14 | 0.904 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 15.14 | 0.904 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 15.15 | 0.913 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 15.16 | 0.922 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 15.17 | 0.931 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 15.18 | 0.941 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 15.19 | 0.95 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 15.19 | 0.95 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 15.2 | 0.96 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 15.21 | 0.97 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 15.21 | 0.97 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 15.22 | 0.979 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 15.22 | 0.979 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 15.23 | 0.989 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 15.23 | 0.989 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 15.24 | 0.999 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 15.24 | 0.999 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 15.24 | 0.999 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 15.25 | 1.01 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 15.25 | 1.01 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 15.25 | 1.01 |
44' -
Major flooding occurs in and around Elizabeth and Palestine. Flood water reaches the middle school, high school, water plant, and some homes along the river.
38' -
Homes along the river and Snodgrass Road begin to flood. Low sections near the river around Elizabeth and Palestine also begin to flood.
36' -
Sections of Snodgrass Road adjacent to the river flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 1997 | 40.04 |
| Mar 7, 1967 | 39.14 |
| Feb 24, 2003 | 36.44 |
| Dec 10, 1979 | 36.37 |
| Nov 23, 2011 | 36.34 |
| Feb 19, 2000 | 36.04 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | 35 |
| Nov 6, 1985 | 34.43 |
| Feb 2, 1951 | 34.22 |
| Jan 12, 1974 | 33.56 |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 33.48 |
| Mar 21, 2002 | 33.43 |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 33.14 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 33.01 |
| Dec 9, 1973 | 32.34 |
| Apr 17, 1939 | 32.25 |
| Mar 20, 1963 | 31.94 |
| Dec 15, 1957 | 31.78 |
| Feb 16, 1989 | 31.4 |
| Apr 24, 1970 | 31.24 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
