Roanoke River at Brookneal
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 23.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 27.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 27.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 39.8 ft on Sep 9, 1987 (historic crest)
- 37.5 ft on Sep 19, 1944 (historic crest)
- 37.1 ft on Aug 12, 1928 (historic crest)
- 35.0 ft on Jun 23, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 23.0 ft | Low-lying fields and woods are flooded. |
|---|---|
| 28.0 ft | Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest downstream begins to flood. |
| 30.0 ft | Lower or southeast end of Radio Road floods. |
| 32.0 ft | Building #1 on Radio Road floods. |
| 40.0 ft | Base of Radio tower on Radio Road, and sewage treatment pond begin to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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