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SwedenLittle Kanawha River at Glenville water level
River gauge, Little Kanawha River, West Virginia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 280 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:48 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Little Kanawha River at Glenville, where the gauge shows 3.98 ft.
The median for mid-October is 3.23 ft, based on 14 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.75 ft above typical. It is 19.02 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.86 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 3.94 ft – 9.28 ft.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.23 ft0.75 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.52 ft – 5.03 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 29.70 ftMay 26, 1918
- Lowest on record
- −0.90 ftNovember 10, 1908
- Forecast peak
- 4.10 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 23.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- Major flooding of lower half of town, adjacent to river. Several businesses along State Route 5 flood.
- 29.00 ft
- Water affects several businesses at the intersection of South Lewis Street and Main Street. Some homes along College Street, near the intersection with East Main Street, begin to flood. Several homes on Hunter Street, Brooklyn Drive, and Park Street flood. Gas utility company off State Route 5, adjacent to river, floods.
- 28.00 ft
- US Route 119 and 33 are closed, east and west of town. Portions of West Main Street along with the intersection with South Lewis Street flood.
- 27.00 ft
- Backwater flooding from Town Run covers most of South Street and affects a few homes and and business. A few homes adjacent to the river on River Street flood.
- 26.00 ft
- Backwater flooding on Town Run covers portions of South Street and affects home. Home on Brooklyn Drive adjacent to river floods.
- 25.00 ft
- Most of Elm Street floods. Water reaches the hotel foundation on Conrad Court next to the old 1885 bridge.
- 23.00 ft
- Low spots on Brooklyn Drive, Elm Street, and River Street flood.
- 22.00 ft
- Water begins to cover low spots on Brooklyn Drive, Elm Street, and River Street.
- 3.98 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 26 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.70 ft | May 26, 1918 |
| 2 | 26.48 ft | May 7, 2022 |
| 3 | 25.09 ft | April 12, 2024 |
| 4 | 24.98 ft | February 6, 2025 |
| 5 | 24.63 ft | February 1, 2025 |
| 6 | 24.03 ft | February 4, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little Kanawha River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Kanawha River near WildcatRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River | 163 cfs | High | −48.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Little Kanawha River at BurnsvilleRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River | 4.08 ft | Normal | −0.20 ft | 10 mi |
| Little Kanawha River at GrantsvilleRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River | 8.79 ft | High | −0.78 ft | 14 mi |
| Little Kanawha River at PalestineRiver gauge, Little Kanawha River | 15.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 31 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Fork near GlenvilleRiver gauge, Sand Fork | 34.8 cfs | Very high | −8.2 cfs | 5.4 mi |
| Elk River at SuttonRiver gauge, Elk River | 13.96 ft | High | −0.36 ft | 20 mi |
| Stonewall Jackson Lake near WestonLake, Stonewall Jackson Lake | 1,072.07 ft | Very high | −0.21 ft | 20 mi |
| West Fork River below Stonewall Jackson Dam near WestonRiver gauge, West Fork River | 368 cfs | Very high | −3.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| West Fork River at WestonRiver gauge, West Fork River | 7.17 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| West Fork River at WalkersvilleRiver gauge, West Fork River | 3.46 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 21 mi |
| West Fork Little Kanawha River at RocksdaleRiver gauge, West Fork Little Kanawha River | 6.28 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Kanawha River at Glenville?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 19.02 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Little Kanawha River at Glenville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.23 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.52 ft and 5.03 ft, based on 14 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Little Kanawha River at Glenville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.98 ft. Down 0.86 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Kanawha River at Glenville rising or falling?
Down 0.86 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Kanawha River at Glenville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Kanawha River at Glenville?
The highest level on record is 29.70 ft on May 26, 1918. The lowest is −0.90 ft on November 10, 1908.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03152000(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.93297, -80.83822(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.98 ft | 2026-10-20 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 280 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Kanawha River at Glenville (usgs:03152000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/west-virginia/little-kanawha-river-at-glenville
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