River WV KY OH VA

Kanawha River

West Virginia • 38.3509, -81.6493

Length

97 mi

157 km

Elevation

652′ → 537′

115 ft drop

Stream Order

8

Major River

Slope

0.02%

1.2 ft/mi

Drainage

11,880 mi²

30,768 km²

Avg Flow

18,733 cfs

3.6 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,780 mi

2,864 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

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