RIVER GAUGE · ROANOKE RIVER
Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County, North Carolina
Water level2.85 ft
Flow1,860 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft23,314 cfs
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Major flooding begins. There is significant flooding of homes and businesses in Roanoke Rapids.
- 13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Homes and other structures along the river in Roanoke Rapids flood.
- 10 ft
The public boat ramp on Rockfish Ln in Weldon is flooded.
- 9 ft
Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 1940 | 39 ft | 261,000 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1944 | 26.95 ft | 127,000 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1945 | 26.78 ft | 121,000 cfs |
More on Roanoke River
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