River stage
Williamston, Roanoke River
- River level
- 5.02 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 6.38 ft
- Recent low
- 4.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WLLN7
- 30-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Average
- 5.26 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.50 ft
In brief
The Roanoke River at Williamston, NC read 5.02 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.48 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WLLN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.50 ft | 1940-08-22 |
| 2 | 18.10 ft | 1877-01-01 |
| 3 | 17.80 ft | 1912-03-15 |
| 4 | 16.10 ft | 1919-01-01 |
| 5 | 16.00 ft | 1957-04-18 |
| 6 | 15.00 ft | 1945-09-26 |
| 7 | 14.70 ft | 1936-01-27 |
| 8 | 14.30 ft | 1923-01-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Widespread low land flooding is expected adjacent to the river. Operations at the water treatment plant in Williamston are impacted by water.
- 13.00 ft
Many acres of farmland are flooded. Water will begin to reach some secondary roads near the river.
- 15.00 ft
Many secondary roads near the river are flooded. Thousands of acres of farmland are flooded. Several homes and livestock areas are threatened around Island Farms.
- 17.00 ft
Homes north and south of Williamston are flooded. Secondary roads adjacent to the river are under water and impassable.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roanoke River flooding at Williamston?
No. The Roanoke River at Williamston is at 5.02 ft, 5.48 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Williamston?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10.5 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Roanoke River has been at Williamston?
The highest crest on record is 20.5 ft, on 1940-08-22.
Is the Roanoke River high or low right now at Williamston?
At 5.02 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WLLN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02081054). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.