Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids, NC
Is Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids, NC flooding right now?
Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids, NC measured 2.91 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.91 ft
Streamflow
1,940 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 39 ft on Sun, Aug 18, 1940.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39 ft | 1940-08-18 |
| 26.95 ft | 1944-09-22 |
| 26.78 ft | 1945-09-22 |
| 19.25 ft | 1948-02-17 |
| 18.99 ft | 1948-12-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River at Halifax, NC | 9.4 mi | Halifax County |
| Fountains Creek near Brink, VA | 11.3 mi | Greensville County |
| Meherrin River at Emporia, VA | 16.7 mi | Emporia City |
| Meherrin River near Bryants Corner, VA | 16.9 mi | Southampton County |
| Meherrin River near Lawrenceville, VA | 20.9 mi | Brunswick 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.