Roanoke River at Niagara, VA
Is Roanoke River at Niagara, VA flooding right now?
Roanoke River at Niagara, VA measured 1.76 ft on 2026-11-11 14:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.2 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.76 ft
Streamflow
130 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.3 ft on Mon, Nov 4, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.3 ft | 1985-11-04 |
| 19.12 ft | 1978-04-27 |
| 18.98 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 18.62 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 17.95 ft | 1992-04-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Back Creek near Dundee, VA | 1.9 mi | Roanoke County |
| Roanoke River at Thirteenth St Br at Roanoke, VA | 2.5 mi | Roanoke City |
| Tinker Creek above Glade Creek at Roanoke, VA | 2.6 mi | Roanoke City |
| Roanoke River at Roanoke, VA | 3.7 mi | Roanoke City |
| Lick Run above Patton Avenue at Roanoke, VA | 4.0 mi | Roanoke City |
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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.