Roanoke River at Altavista, VA
Is Roanoke River at Altavista, VA flooding right now?
Roanoke River at Altavista, VA measured 1.60 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.4 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.60 ft
Streamflow
434 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.08 ft on Thu, Aug 15, 1940.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 22.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 27.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.08 ft | 1940-08-15 |
| 34.45 ft | 1987-09-08 |
| 31.27 ft | 1937-10-20 |
| 31.23 ft | 1954-10-16 |
| 31.1 ft | 1944-09-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Otter River near Evington, VA | 7.2 mi | Campbell County |
| Georges Creek near Gretna, VA | 11.8 mi | Pittsylvania County |
| Goose Creek near Huddleston, VA | 13.7 mi | Bedford County |
| Pigg River near Sandy Level, VA | 17.2 mi | Pittsylvania County |
| Falling River near Naruna, VA | 18.0 mi | Campbell County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.