Roanoke River near Scotland Neck
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 28.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 28.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 31.0 ft; major flooding begins at 34.0 ft.
| Action stage | 28.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 31.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 34.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 42.0 ft on Aug 19, 1940 (historic crest)
- 37.0 ft on Sep 23, 1945 (historic crest)
- 36.0 ft on Sep 23, 1944 (historic crest)
- 35.1 ft on Jan 24, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 28.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. The left bank of the Little Roanoke River begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 31.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. There is widespread flooding on the left bank. |
| 32.0 ft | The boat ramp and parking lot at Edwards Ferry Boat Access are inundated. |
| 34.0 ft | Major flooding begins. There is widespread, mainly lowland flooding adjacent to the river. |
| 40.0 ft | Flooding reaches the lower steel trusses of the US258 bridge. |
| 47.0 ft | The US-258 bridge is inundated. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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