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Howard Fork

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4,240 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03198000, as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4,240 ft³/s over 85 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
14,700 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
18.52 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 4,240 ft³/s over 85 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge KANAWHA RIVER AT CHARLESTON, WV (5.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Howard Fork

H: 84° L: 64°
Clear
Clear
76°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
11%
Humidity
75%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
67°
6 AM
Mist
64°
9 AM
Cloudy
71°
12 PM
Sunny
84°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
6 PM
Sunny
84°
9 PM
Clear
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Fork?
Howard Fork is a river in West Virginia.
Can you swim at Howard Fork?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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