River Conditions
Illustrated map of Summersville Lake

River stage

Marmet Locks, Kanawha River

River level
15.15 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
37.00 ft
Record crest
43.50 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MMTW2

Record crest
43.50 ft
Crest date
1940-08-15

In brief

The Kanawha River at Marmet Locks, WV read 15.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 21.85 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge MMTW2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 37.00 ft CURRENT 15.15 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 43.50 ft 1940-08-15
2 35.70 ft 1935-03-26

Frequently asked questions

Is the Kanawha River flooding at Marmet Locks?

No. The Kanawha River at Marmet Locks is at 15.15 ft, 21.85 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Marmet Locks?

Action stage 37 ft is the first threshold.

What is the highest the Kanawha River has been at Marmet Locks?

The highest crest on record is 43.5 ft, on 1940-08-15.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MMTW2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.