Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

324 ft

Moderate Flood

322 ft

Minor Flood

320 ft

Action Stage

320 ft

What Floods at Each Level

326 ft

River stage sensor operating limit

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Apr 28, 1987	319.67 ft	—
Feb 9, 2010	310.99 ft	—

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02079490

NWS LID

KERV2

River

Roanoke River

County

Mecklenburg, VA

Coordinates

36.5983°N, 78.2992°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam?

The Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02079490) 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 John H. Kerr Dam?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam is 320 feet. Action stage begins at 320 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 322 feet, and major flooding at 324 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 John H. Kerr Dam 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 John H. Kerr Dam gauge located?

The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia at coordinates 36.5983°N, 78.2992°W. USGS site number: 02079490. 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

Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam Water Level & Flood Stage.