River stage
Scotland Neck, Roanoke River
- River level
- 6.24 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.52 ft
- Recent high
- 12.42 ft
- Recent low
- 3.98 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SCON7
- 30-day change
- +1.29 ft
- Average
- 6.50 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 41.98 ft
In brief
The Roanoke River at Scotland Neck, NC read 6.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 21.76 ft below action stage. That is 1.29 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SCON7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.98 ft | 1940-08-19 |
| 2 | 37.05 ft | 1945-09-23 |
| 3 | 36.02 ft | 1944-09-23 |
| 4 | 35.10 ft | 1936-01-24 |
| 5 | 33.90 ft | 1948-02-18 |
| 6 | 33.26 ft | 1948-12-09 |
| 7 | 31.51 ft | 1943-02-10 |
| 8 | 31.25 ft | 1946-01-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 28.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. The left bank of the Little Roanoke River begins to flood.
- 31.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. There is widespread flooding on the left bank.
- 32.00 ft
The boat ramp and parking lot at Edwards Ferry Boat Access are inundated.
- 34.00 ft
Major flooding begins. There is widespread, mainly lowland flooding adjacent to the river.
- 40.00 ft
Flooding reaches the lower steel trusses of the US258 bridge.
- 47.00 ft
The US-258 bridge is inundated.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roanoke River flooding at Scotland Neck?
No. The Roanoke River at Scotland Neck is at 6.24 ft, 21.76 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Scotland Neck?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 28 ft, minor flooding 28 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
What is the highest the Roanoke River has been at Scotland Neck?
The highest crest on record is 41.98 ft, on 1940-08-19.
Is the Roanoke River high or low right now at Scotland Neck?
At 6.24 ft it is higher than 50% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SCON7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02081000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.