Roanoke River at Glenvar, VA
Is Roanoke River at Glenvar, VA flooding right now?
Roanoke River at Glenvar, VA measured 2.28 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.28 ft
Streamflow
84 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.73 ft on Tue, Apr 21, 1992.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.73 ft | 1992-04-21 |
| 17.61 ft | 2003-02-22 |
| 17.43 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 17.1 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 16.53 ft | 2015-09-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River near Wabun, VA | 2.0 mi | Roanoke County |
| Roanoke River at Lafayette, VA | 4.4 mi | Montgomery County |
| Bottom Creek Along Route 612 near Bent Mountain, VA | 5.3 mi | Roanoke County |
| Mason Creek at Rts 419/311 at Hanging Rock, VA | 6.8 mi | Roanoke County |
| Bottom Creek below Poor Mtn Rd near Bent Mountain, VA | 7.1 mi | Roanoke 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.