Roanoke River at Roanoke
City of Roanoke County, Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the pedestrian bridge over the Roanoke River leading to the parking garage near Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
- 16 ft
Water rises near the west entrance to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
- 14 ft
Jefferson Street at Belleview Avenue near Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital begins to flood.
- 11 ft
Wiley Drive at the railroad underpass near Crystal Springs Avenue is flooded.
- 10.5 ft
Flooding occurs in portions of Wasena Park.
- 10 ft
Roanoke River Greenway path begins to flood along right bank.
- 3.8 ft
Downstream low water bridge on Wiley Drive is flooded.
- 2.7 ft
Upstream low water bridge on Wiley Drive is flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 23.35 ft | 32,300 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 19.61 ft | 25,300 cfs |
| Apr 26, 1978 | 18.95 ft | 24,100 cfs |
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