Major Flood
30 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Base of Radio tower on Radio Road, and sewage treatment pond begin to flood.
32 ft
Building #1 on Radio Road floods.
30 ft
Lower or southeast end of Radio Road floods.
28 ft
Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest downstream begins to flood.
23 ft
Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 1987 | 39.8 ft | 85,800 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1944 | 37.47 ft | 75,500 cfs |
| Aug 11, 1928 | 37.15 ft | 76,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BROV2
River
Roanoke River
County
Campbell, VA
Coordinates
37.0394°N, 78.9457°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roanoke River at Brookneal?
The Roanoke River at Brookneal gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02062500) 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 Brookneal?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roanoke River at Brookneal is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 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 Brookneal 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 Brookneal gauge located?
The gauge is located in Campbell County, Virginia at coordinates 37.0394°N, 78.9457°W. USGS site number: 02062500. 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.