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Little Kanawha River

West Virginia • 39.0350, -81.2580
Length
172 mi
277 km
Elevation
2,388′ → 581′
1,806 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.20%
10.5 ft/mi
Drainage
2,310 mi²
5,982 km²
Avg Flow
3,207 cfs
1.6 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,935 mi
3,114 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
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Water Level Gauges on Little Kanawha River

There are 5 USGS water level monitoring stations on Little Kanawha River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Little Kanawha River

There are 26 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Little Kanawha River.