Roanoke River at Roanoke
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in City of Roanoke County, Virginia on the Roanoke River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02055000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
18,600 cfs
Moderate Flood
12 ft
12,300 cfs
Minor Flood
10 ft
9,500 cfs
Action Stage
6 ft
4,040 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1985 | 23.35 ft | 32,300 cfs |
| Nov 3, 1985 | 23.35 ft | 32,300 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 19.61 ft | 25,300 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 19.61 ft | 25,300 cfs |
| Apr 26, 1978 | 18.95 ft | 24,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RONV2
River
Roanoke River
County
City of Roanoke, VA
Coordinates
37.2583°N, 79.9389°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Roanoke River at Roanoke?
The Roanoke River at Roanoke gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02055000) 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 Roanoke?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Roanoke River at Roanoke is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Roanoke River rises?
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Where is the Roanoke River at Roanoke gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Roanoke County, Virginia at coordinates 37.2583°N, 79.9389°W. USGS site number: 02055000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.