Roanoke River near Scotland Neck, NC
Is Roanoke River near Scotland Neck, NC flooding right now?
Roanoke River near Scotland Neck, NC measured 5.46 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 22.5 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.46 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 41.98 ft on Mon, Aug 19, 1940.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 22.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 22.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 25.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 28.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41.98 ft | 1940-08-19 |
| 37.05 ft | 1945-09-23 |
| 36.02 ft | 1944-09-23 |
| 35.1 ft | 1936-01-24 |
| 33.9 ft | 1948-02-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River at Halifax, NC | 13.8 mi | Halifax County |
| Fishing Creek at Nc 97 near Leggett, NC | 16.0 mi | Edgecombe County |
| Roanoke River near Oak City, NC | 16.4 mi | Martin County |
| Fishing Creek near Enfield, NC | 17.7 mi | Edgecombe County |
| Swift Creek at Nc 97 near Leggett, NC | 19.7 mi | Edgecombe County |
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