Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids
Critical Stages
9' - Action
9' - Flood
12' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 AM EST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.56 ft
Flow: 2.98 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM 12/17 | 3.55 | 2.97 |
| 12:15 AM 12/17 | 3.56 | 2.98 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 3.56 | 2.98 |
| 11:45 PM 12/16 | 3.57 | 3 |
| 11:30 PM 12/16 | 3.58 | 3.02 |
| 11:15 PM 12/16 | 3.59 | 3.04 |
| 11:00 PM 12/16 | 3.61 | 3.08 |
| 10:45 PM 12/16 | 3.61 | 3.08 |
| 10:30 PM 12/16 | 3.63 | 3.11 |
| 10:15 PM 12/16 | 3.64 | 3.13 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 3.66 | 3.17 |
| 9:45 PM 12/16 | 3.67 | 3.19 |
| 9:30 PM 12/16 | 3.69 | 3.23 |
| 9:15 PM 12/16 | 3.71 | 3.27 |
| 9:00 PM 12/16 | 3.74 | 3.32 |
| 8:45 PM 12/16 | 3.79 | 3.42 |
| 8:30 PM 12/16 | 3.84 | 3.52 |
| 8:15 PM 12/16 | 3.92 | 3.68 |
| 8:00 PM 12/16 | 4.01 | 3.87 |
| 7:45 PM 12/16 | 4.14 | 4.15 |
| 7:30 PM 12/16 | 4.3 | 4.51 |
| 7:15 PM 12/16 | 4.51 | 5.02 |
| 7:00 PM 12/16 | 4.77 | 5.68 |
| 6:45 PM 12/16 | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| 6:30 PM 12/16 | 5.5 | 7.83 |
| 6:15 PM 12/16 | 5.96 | 9.4 |
| 6:00 PM 12/16 | 6.13 | 10 |
| 5:45 PM 12/16 | 6.07 | 9.8 |
| 5:30 PM 12/16 | 5.96 | 9.4 |
| 5:15 PM 12/16 | 5.79 | 8.8 |
15' -
Major flooding begins. There is significant flooding of homes and businesses in Roanoke Rapids.
13' -
Moderate flooding begins. Homes and other structures along the river in Roanoke Rapids flood.
10' -
The public boat ramp on Rockfish Ln in Weldon is flooded.
9' -
Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1940 | 39 |
| Sep 22, 1944 | 26.95 |
| Sep 22, 1945 | 26.78 |
| Feb 17, 1948 | 19.25 |
| Dec 7, 1948 | 18.99 |
| May 7, 1958 | 16.52 |
| Nov 2, 1949 | 16.04 |
| Sep 26, 1947 | 15.48 |
| Aug 19, 1955 | 12.83 |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 11.87 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | 11.77 |
| Apr 25, 1987 | 11.69 |
| Sep 12, 1996 | 11.6 |
| Apr 13, 1975 | 11.59 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | 10.94 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 10.93 |
| Jun 20, 1989 | 10.23 |
| Oct 3, 2018 | 10.11 |
| Oct 10, 1979 | 9.75 |
| Mar 6, 1984 | 9.6 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
