Major Flood
53 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
50 ft
Minor Flood
47 ft
Action Stage
45 ft
What Floods at Each Level
50 ft
WATER REACHES THE BASES OF STRUCTURES AT THE HALIFAX FISH CAMP.
44 ft
BOAT RAMP AT THE HALIFAX FISHING CAMP IS INUNDATED.
38 ft
Water reaches halfway up the boat ramp at the Halifax Fishing Club
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HFXN7
River
Roanoke River
County
Halifax, NC
Coordinates
36.3311°N, 77.5803°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roanoke River at Halifax?
The Roanoke River at Halifax gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0208062765) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Roanoke River at Halifax?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roanoke River at Halifax is 47 feet. Action stage begins at 45 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 50 feet, and major flooding at 53 feet.
How do I get alerts when Roanoke River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Roanoke River at Halifax to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Roanoke River at Halifax gauge located?
The gauge is located in Halifax County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.3311°N, 77.5803°W. USGS site number: 0208062765. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey