RIVER GAUGE · ROANOKE RIVER
Roanoke River at Niagara
Roanoke County, Virginia
Water level1.52 ft
Flow91 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft8,047 cfs
Minor flood13 ft12,000 cfs
Moderate flood15 ft16,940 cfs
Major flood18 ft25,660 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
SUBSTANTIAL LEFT BANK FLOODING BEGINS NEAR GAGE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 25.3 ft | 52,300 cfs |
| Apr 26, 1978 | 19.12 ft | 29,300 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 18.98 ft | 28,800 cfs |
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