Roanoke River at Niagara
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.3 ft on Nov 4, 1985 (historic crest)
- 19.1 ft on Apr 27, 1978 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | SUBSTANTIAL LEFT BANK FLOODING BEGINS NEAR GAGE. |
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Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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