River Conditions
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River stage

Lake Gaston, Roanoke River

River level
199.55 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
201.00 ft
Flood stage
202.00 ft
Moderate flood
203.00 ft

Last reported 2026-10-14 | NWS GASN7

Flood stage
202.00 ft
Moderate flood
203.00 ft
Major flood
204.00 ft

In brief

The Roanoke River at Lake Gaston, NC read 199.55 ft on Oct 14, 2026, 1.45 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge GASN7

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 201.00 ftMinor flooding 202.00 ftModerate flooding 203.00 ftMajor flooding 204.00 ft CURRENT 199.55 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is the Roanoke River flooding at Lake Gaston?

No. The Roanoke River at Lake Gaston is at 199.55 ft, 1.45 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Lake Gaston?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 201 ft, minor flooding 202 ft, moderate flooding 203 ft and major flooding 204 ft.

What is the highest the Roanoke River has been at Lake Gaston?

The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GASN7). Last reading 2026-10-14. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.