Major Flood
9 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
Flooding begins on portions of Alleghany Springs Road (Route 637) downstream from the gage.
9 ft
Water reaches bottom of route 638 bridge upstream from the gage.
8 ft
Water reaches the base of the river gage.
7.5 ft
Water over Old Roanoke Road off Route 460 between Shawsville and Lafayette.
7 ft
Fields up and downstream from the gage are flooded. Water reaches the base of several elevated homes on Old Roanoke Road off of route 460.
5 ft
Minor overbank flooding begins adjacent to the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 1972 | 11.12 ft | 14,200 cfs |
| Sep 29, 2015 | 9.32 ft | 8,090 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1979 | 9.27 ft | 8,380 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHAV2
River
South Fork Roanoke River
County
Montgomery, VA
Coordinates
37.1411°N, 80.2655°W
Get Flood Alerts for South Fork Roanoke River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Roanoke River near Shawsville?
The South Fork Roanoke River near Shawsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 2053800) 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 South Fork Roanoke River near Shawsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Roanoke River near Shawsville is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Roanoke River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Roanoke River near Shawsville 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 South Fork Roanoke River near Shawsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Virginia at coordinates 37.1411°N, 80.2655°W. USGS site number: 2053800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Roanoke River at Lafayette
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey