Major Flood
34 ft
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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
31 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
47 ft
The US-258 bridge is inundated.
40 ft
Flooding reaches the lower steel trusses of the US258 bridge.
34 ft
Major flooding begins. There is widespread, mainly lowland flooding adjacent to the river.
32 ft
The boat ramp and parking lot at Edwards Ferry Boat Access are inundated.
31 ft
Moderate flooding begins. There is widespread flooding on the left bank.
28 ft
Minor flooding begins. The left bank of the Little Roanoke River begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1940 | 41.98 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 1945 | 37.05 ft | — |
| Sep 22, 1944 | 36.02 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roanoke River near Scotland Neck?
The Roanoke River near Scotland Neck gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02081000) 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 near Scotland Neck?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roanoke River near Scotland Neck is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
How do I get alerts when Roanoke River rises?
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Where is the Roanoke River near Scotland Neck gauge located?
The gauge is located in Halifax County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.2092°N, 77.3839°W. USGS site number: 02081000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey