Roanoke River at Altavista
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 29.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 29.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 40.1 ft on Aug 15, 1940 (historic crest)
- 34.5 ft on Sep 8, 1987 (historic crest)
- 31.3 ft on Oct 20, 1937 (historic crest)
- 31.2 ft on Oct 16, 1954 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Water begins to flood lowland pastures/farmlands. |
|---|---|
| 23.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding. |
| 27.9 ft | Filtration plant at hurt begins to flood. |
| 29.0 ft | Low spots in and around altavista begin to flood. |
| 32.0 ft | Old lane furniture warehouse flooded. |
| 32.9 ft | Town's filtration plant flooded. |
| 42.2 ft | Old Lane Furntiure main plant flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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