River stage
Glenvar, Roanoke River
- River level
- 3.21 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.96 ft
- Recent high
- 5.79 ft
- Recent low
- 1.84 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GNVV2
- 30-day change
- +1.26 ft
- Average
- 2.20 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.73 ft
In brief
The Roanoke River at Glenvar, VA read 3.21 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.29 ft below action stage. That is 1.26 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GNVV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.73 ft | 1992-04-21 |
| 2 | 17.61 ft | 2003-02-22 |
| 3 | 17.43 ft | 2004-09-28 |
| 4 | 17.10 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 5 | 16.53 ft | 2015-09-30 |
| 6 | 15.85 ft | 2013-01-31 |
| 7 | 15.59 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 8 | 15.26 ft | 2025-02-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Minor flooding along right bank near the gage.
- 10.00 ft
West River Road (Route 639) about 3/4 mile upstream from gage begins to flood.
- 11.50 ft
Southwest River Road begins to flood upstream from gage.
- 12.50 ft
Bohon Hollow Road bridge (Route 734) about 1 mile upstream from gage is overtopped.
- 14.00 ft
Water reaches concrete diversion wall on residential property across from the gage.
- 17.00 ft
Water begins overflowing left bank in vicinity of the gage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roanoke River flooding at Glenvar?
No. The Roanoke River at Glenvar is at 3.21 ft, 4.29 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Glenvar?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7.5 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Roanoke River has been at Glenvar?
The highest crest on record is 17.73 ft, on 1992-04-21.
Is the Roanoke River high or low right now at Glenvar?
At 3.21 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GNVV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02054530). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.