Roanoke River at John H. Kerr Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 320.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 320.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 322.0 ft; major flooding begins at 324.0 ft.
| Action stage | 320.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 320.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 322.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 324.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 319.7 ft on Apr 29, 1987 (historic crest)
- 311.0 ft on Feb 10, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 326.0 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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