Roanoke River at Williamston, NC
Is Roanoke River at Williamston, NC flooding right now?
Roanoke River at Williamston, NC measured 5.04 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.04 ft
Streamflow
2,790 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.5 ft on Thu, Aug 22, 1940.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10.5 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.5 ft | 1940-08-22 |
| 18.1 ft | 1877-01-01 |
| 17.8 ft | 1912-03-15 |
| 16.1 ft | 1919-01-01 |
| 16 ft | 1957-04-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River at Jamesville, NC | 8.9 mi | Martin County |
| Roanoke River at Hamilton, NC | 10.9 mi | Martin County |
| Cashie River at US 17 Bypass at Windsor, NC | 11.9 mi | Bertie County |
| Flat Swamp at Sr1157 near Robersonville, NC | 13.3 mi | Martin County |
| Cashie River at Sr1257 near Windsor, NC | 13.3 mi | Bertie County |
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