Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal, VA
Is Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal, VA flooding right now?
No — Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal, VA is at 3.92 ft, 19.1 ft below its 23 ft flood stage, as of 19 min ago.
Gauge height
3.92 ft
Streamflow
553 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.
Flood forecast
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 |
Last 7 days
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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