RIVER GAUGE · ROANOKE RIVER
Roanoke River at Glenvar
Roanoke County, Virginia
Water level1.87 ft
Flow37 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft3,490 cfs
Minor flood9 ft5,210 cfs
Moderate flood14 ft13,220 cfs
Major flood16 ft16,600 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Water begins overflowing left bank in vicinity of the gage.
- 14 ft
Water reaches concrete diversion wall on residential property across from the gage.
- 12.5 ft
Bohon Hollow Road bridge (Route 734) about 1 mile upstream from gage is overtopped.
- 11.5 ft
Southwest River Road begins to flood upstream from gage.
- 10 ft
West River Road (Route 639) about 3/4 mile upstream from gage begins to flood.
- 9 ft
Minor flooding along right bank near the gage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 1992 | 17.73 ft | 19,800 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2003 | 17.61 ft | 19,600 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 17.43 ft | 19,200 cfs |
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