N. F. Roanoke River near Ellett
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.2 ft on Feb 16, 2025 (historic crest)
- 10.3 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Clubhouse Road begins to flood upstream of the gage. The 2100 block of North Fork Road begins to flood downstream of the gage. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Portions of Lusters Gate Road begin to flood. |
| 16.5 ft | water reaches the bottom of the North Fork Road bridge near the intersection with Den Hill Road. |
| 17.0 ft | Portions of Plank Drive will begin to flood. |
| 19.0 ft | Water reaches the Riverview Church near the river gage and begins to flood the intersection of North Fork Road and Den Hill Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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