Major Flood
29 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ALTV2
River
Roanoke River
County
Campbell, VA
Coordinates
37.1057°N, 79.2856°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roanoke River at Altavista?
The Roanoke River at Altavista gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02060500) 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 Altavista?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roanoke River at Altavista is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 29 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 Altavista 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 Altavista gauge located?
The gauge is located in Campbell County, Virginia at coordinates 37.1057°N, 79.2856°W. USGS site number: 02060500. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.