RIVER GAUGE · ROANOKE RIVER
Roanoke River at Altavista
Campbell County, Virginia
Water level1.59 ft
Flow323 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft19,542 cfs
Minor flood18 ft22,798.8 cfs
Moderate flood24 ft33,088.9 cfs
Major flood29 ft50,668.8 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 42.2 ft
Old Lane Furntiure main plant flooded.
- 32.9 ft
Town's filtration plant flooded.
- 32 ft
Old lane furniture warehouse flooded.
- 29 ft
Low spots in and around altavista begin to flood.
- 27.9 ft
Filtration plant at hurt begins to flood.
- 23 ft
Minor lowland flooding.
- 18 ft
Water begins to flood lowland pastures/farmlands.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1940 | 40.08 ft | 105,000 cfs |
| Sep 7, 1987 | 34.45 ft | 62,100 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1937 | 31.27 ft | 57,000 cfs |
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