Roanoke River at Lafayette
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.6 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 13.3 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 13.1 ft on Apr 21, 1992 (historic crest)
- 12.7 ft on Feb 22, 2003 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | River out of its banks in low areas. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Water begins to affect route 626 downstream from gage. |
| 10.0 ft | Mobile home park on left bank of river is threatened. |
| 13.5 ft | Water reaches low concrete on new Route 773 bridge (Cannery Road). |
| 15.0 ft | Mobile home park on left bank completely flooded. |
| 15.5 ft | Flooding at least one block deep in town of Lafayette. Route 773 (Cannery Road) bridge is flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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