RIVER GAUGE · ROANOKE RIVER
Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Water level289.73 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action320 ft
Minor flood320 ft
Moderate flood322 ft
Major flood324 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 326 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1987 | 319.67 ft | — |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 310.99 ft | — |
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