Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
Flooding at least one block deep in town of Lafayette. Route 773 (Cannery Road) bridge is flooded.
15 ft
Mobile home park on left bank completely flooded.
13.5 ft
Water reaches low concrete on new Route 773 bridge (Cannery Road).
10 ft
Mobile home park on left bank of river is threatened.
9 ft
Water begins to affect route 626 downstream from gage.
8 ft
River out of its banks in low areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1972 | 15.6 ft | 24,500 cfs |
| Nov 3, 1985 | 13.34 ft | 17,100 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1992 | 13.09 ft | 16,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LAAV2
River
Roanoke River
County
Montgomery, VA
Coordinates
37.2364°N, 80.2094°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roanoke River at Lafayette?
The Roanoke River at Lafayette gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02054500) 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 Lafayette?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roanoke River at Lafayette is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Virginia at coordinates 37.2364°N, 80.2094°W. USGS site number: 02054500. 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