Little Kanawha River at Grantsville
Critical Stages
34' - Action
36' - Flood
38' - Moderate
40' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:00 AM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.74 ft
Flow: 0.722 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/5 | 8.5 | 0.62 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 8.5 | 0.62 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 8.5 | 0.62 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 8.2 | 0.506 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 8.2 | 0.506 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 8.2 | 0.506 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 8.2 | 0.506 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 8.2 | 0.506 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 8.3 | 0.543 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 8.2 | 0.506 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 8.74 | 0.722 |
| 2:45 AM 12/5 | 8.76 | 0.731 |
| 2:30 AM 12/5 | 8.75 | 0.726 |
| 2:15 AM 12/5 | 8.75 | 0.726 |
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 8.77 | 0.735 |
| 1:45 AM 12/5 | 8.75 | 0.726 |
| 1:30 AM 12/5 | 8.78 | 0.74 |
| 1:15 AM 12/5 | 8.77 | 0.735 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 8.77 | 0.735 |
| 12:45 AM 12/5 | 8.78 | 0.74 |
| 12:30 AM 12/5 | 8.77 | 0.735 |
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 8.79 | 0.744 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 8.8 | 0.749 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 8.81 | 0.753 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 8.8 | 0.749 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 8.8 | 0.749 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 8.81 | 0.753 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 8.8 | 0.749 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 8.8 | 0.749 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 8.81 | 0.753 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 8.81 | 0.753 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 8.83 | 0.762 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 8.83 | 0.762 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 8.83 | 0.762 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 8.83 | 0.762 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 8.83 | 0.762 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 8.84 | 0.766 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 8.83 | 0.762 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 8.85 | 0.771 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 8.84 | 0.766 |
41' -
Mini shopping center on WV State Route 16 adjacent to Philip Run floods due to backwater flooding.
40.5' -
Homes along South River Street and Simon Street flood.
40' -
Homes along River Street behind the old high school flood. Homes and businesses between River Street and Mill Street flood at 40 to 42 feet. This includes Court Street, Hardman Street, Florence Street, Elizabeth Street, and Margaret Street.
39' -
Homes along River Street between the intersections with Hardman and Mill Streets flood.
38.5' -
Gas utility company on Northside Road next to gage floods.
38' -
Homes along WV State Route 5 north of Grantsville that are adjacent to the river flood.
36' -
Homes along North River Street between Main Street and Mill Street flood. Baseball field on School Street floods.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 1967 | 43.9 |
| Apr 17, 1939 | 43.1 |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 42.87 |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 40.34 |
| Dec 15, 1949 | 39.5 |
| Feb 2, 1951 | 39.47 |
| Nov 20, 2003 | 39.42 |
| Jan 26, 1978 | 38.76 |
| Feb 19, 2000 | 38.73 |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 38.69 |
| Feb 23, 2003 | 38.11 |
| May 11, 2003 | 38.07 |
| Dec 9, 1979 | 37.92 |
| May 5, 2009 | 37.08 |
| Apr 13, 1948 | 36.84 |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 36.5 |
| Jan 30, 1932 | 36.5 |
| Dec 15, 1956 | 36.42 |
| Mar 21, 2002 | 36.39 |
| Mar 7, 1989 | 36.22 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
