Roanoke River at Lafayette, VA
Is Roanoke River at Lafayette, VA flooding right now?
Roanoke River at Lafayette, VA measured 1.52 ft on 2026-11-11 14:50:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.52 ft
Streamflow
49 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.6 ft on Wed, Jun 21, 1972.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.6 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 13.34 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 13.09 ft | 1992-04-21 |
| 12.69 ft | 2003-02-22 |
| 12.45 ft | 2004-09-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River near Wabun, VA | 2.5 mi | Roanoke County |
| Roanoke River at Glenvar, VA | 4.4 mi | Roanoke County |
| Bottom Creek Along Route 612 near Bent Mountain, VA | 4.7 mi | Roanoke County |
| Bottom Creek below Poor Mtn Rd near Bent Mountain, VA | 6.2 mi | Roanoke County |
| S F Roanoke River near Shawsville, VA | 7.4 mi | Montgomery 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.