Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal, VA
Is Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal, VA flooding right now?
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal, VA measured 3.95 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.1 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.95 ft
Streamflow
624 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.8 ft on Wed, Sep 9, 1987.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 19.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 23.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 26.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.8 ft | 1987-09-09 |
| 37.47 ft | 1944-09-19 |
| 37.15 ft | 1928-08-12 |
| 35 ft | 1995-06-23 |
| 34.51 ft | 2020-11-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Falling River near Naruna, VA | 6.1 mi | Campbell County |
| Cub Creek at Phenix, VA | 10.4 mi | Charlotte County |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph, VA | 14.2 mi | Halifax County |
| Banister River at Halifax, VA | 18.2 mi | Halifax County |
| Roanoke River at Altavista, VA | 19.3 mi | Pittsylvania 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.