Is the Roanoke (Staunton) River flooding?

Virginia · 2 gauges · Virginia river levels

The Roanoke (Staunton) River is tracked by 2 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 (Staunton) River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Virginia river levels.

data refreshed 16 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 41.60 ft on 16 August 1940, carrying 150,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1877 (125 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.55 ft, 37.1 ft below that record.

Drains 2,966 sq mi · gauge elevation 307 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Brookneal, VANo flooding3.80 ft23 ft
Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph, VANo flooding4.55 ft24 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.