River stage
Roanoke River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 18 of 18
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 18 of 18 gauges on the Roanoke River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Roanoke River levels, gauge by gauge
The Roanoke River is measured at 18 gauges across North Carolina, Virginia. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 17.83 ft | normal, rising |
| Hamilton | 3.27 ft | normal, rising |
| Jamesville | 1.83 ft | no flood stage set |
| Occoneechee Creek at NC158 | 1.90 ft | no flood stage set |
| Roanoke Rapids | 2.54 ft | normal, steady |
| Roanoke Rapids Dam | 130.00 ft | below flood stage |
| Scotland Neck | 6.24 ft | normal, rising |
| Westover | 1.94 ft | no flood stage set |
| Williamston | 5.02 ft | normal, steady |
| Altavista | 1.74 ft | normal, steady |
| Buggs Island | 3.38 ft | no flood stage set |
| Brookneal | 4.69 ft | normal, rising |
| Glenvar | 3.21 ft | normal, rising |
| John H. Kerr Dam | 287.92 ft | below flood stage |
| Lafayette | 2.45 ft | normal, rising |
| Niagara | 3.71 ft | normal, rising |
| Randolph | 6.18 ft | normal, rising |
| Roanoke | 2.01 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Roanoke River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Halifax, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Fishing Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Nottoway River 6 gauges
- Eno River 3 gauges
- Crabtree Creek 6 gauges
- Tar River 10 gauges
- James River (VA) 15 gauges
- Sandy River (VA) 1 gauge
- Dan River 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roanoke River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 18 reporting gauges on the Roanoke River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Roanoke River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Halifax is at 17.83 ft; Hamilton is at 3.27 ft; Roanoke Rapids is at 2.54 ft; Scotland Neck is at 6.24 ft.
Where is the Roanoke River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 18 gauges on the Roanoke River across North Carolina, Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.