Is the Roanoke River flooding?
The Roanoke River is tracked by 9 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Roanoke River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Roanoke River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Virginia river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River at Lafayette, VA | No flooding | 1.69 ft | 8 ft | |
| Roanoke River at Glenvar, VA | No flooding | 2.22 ft | 9 ft | |
| Roanoke River at Roanoke, VA | No flooding | 1.00 ft | 10 ft | |
| Roanoke River at Niagara, VA | No flooding | 2.19 ft | 13 ft | |
| Roanoke River at Altavista, VA | No flooding | 1.65 ft | 18 ft | |
| Roanoke River near Wabun, VA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Roanoke River at Route 117 at Roanoke, VA | No current data | — | 14 ft | — |
| Roanoke River at Thirteenth St Br at Roanoke, VA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Roanoke River at Buggs Island, VA | No flood stage defined | 5.95 ft | — |
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.