Roanoke River at Smith Mountain Lake
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 796.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 797.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 798.0 ft; major flooding begins at 799.0 ft.
| Action stage | 796.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 797.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 798.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 799.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 799.8 ft on Apr 27, 1978 (historic crest)
- 799.5 ft on Apr 17, 1987 (historic crest)
- 799.5 ft on Nov 5, 1985 (historic crest)
- 797.5 ft on Apr 22, 1992 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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