Roanoke River at Brookneal
Critical Stages
20' - Action
23' - Flood
27' - Moderate
30' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:45 AM EST 12/18/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.44 ft
Flow: 0.88 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/18 | 4.4 | 0.849 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 4.5 | 0.928 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 4.5 | 0.928 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 4.5 | 0.928 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 4.6 | 1.01 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 4.8 | 1.2 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 5.3 | 1.65 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 5.8 | 2.19 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 6 | 2.4 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 6 | 2.4 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 5.9 | 2.3 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 5.7 | 2.07 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 5.5 | 1.85 |
| 1 PM 12/21 | 5.4 | 1.75 |
| 7 PM 12/21 | 5.2 | 1.56 |
| 1 AM 12/22 | 5.1 | 1.47 |
| 7 AM 12/22 | 5 | 1.38 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM 12/18 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 2:30 AM 12/18 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 2:15 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 2:00 AM 12/18 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 1:45 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 1:30 AM 12/18 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 1:15 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 1:00 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 12:45 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 12:30 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 12:15 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 12:00 AM 12/18 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 11:45 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 11:30 PM 12/17 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 11:15 PM 12/17 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 11:00 PM 12/17 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 10:45 PM 12/17 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 10:30 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 10:15 PM 12/17 | 4.43 | 0.872 |
| 10:00 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 9:45 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 9:30 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 9:15 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 4.44 | 0.88 |
| 8:30 PM 12/17 | 4.45 | 0.888 |
| 8:15 PM 12/17 | 4.45 | 0.888 |
| 8:00 PM 12/17 | 4.45 | 0.888 |
| 7:45 PM 12/17 | 4.46 | 0.896 |
| 7:30 PM 12/17 | 4.45 | 0.888 |
40' -
Base of Radio tower on Radio Road, and sewage treatment pond begin to flood.
32' -
Building #1 on Radio Road floods.
30' -
Lower or southeast end of Radio Road floods.
28' -
Brookneal Fish Hatchery pond furthest downstream begins to flood.
23' -
Low-lying fields and woods are flooded.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 1987 | 39.8 |
| Sep 19, 1944 | 37.47 |
| Aug 12, 1928 | 37.15 |
| Jun 23, 1995 | 35 |
| Nov 12, 2020 | 34.51 |
| Oct 20, 1937 | 34.47 |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 34.27 |
| Dec 5, 1948 | 33.93 |
| Nov 5, 1985 | 33.77 |
| Oct 16, 1954 | 32.35 |
| Oct 23, 1990 | 32.21 |
| Apr 27, 1978 | 32.02 |
| Mar 20, 1975 | 31.81 |
| Oct 18, 1932 | 31.64 |
| Sep 23, 1979 | 30.82 |
| Sep 2, 1952 | 30.68 |
| Mar 4, 1993 | 30.56 |
| Aug 18, 1985 | 30.21 |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 29.94 |
| Apr 11, 1983 | 29.64 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
