Roanoke River at Williamston
Critical Stages
10.5' - Action
12' - Flood
13' - Moderate
15' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:00 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.26 ft
Flow: 1.78 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 4.26 | 1.78 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 4.26 | 1.78 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 4.24 | 1.75 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 4.26 | 1.78 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 4.26 | 1.78 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 2:15 AM 12/16 | 4.25 | 1.76 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 4.24 | 1.75 |
| 1:45 AM 12/16 | 4.24 | 1.75 |
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 4.24 | 1.75 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 4.24 | 1.75 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 4.24 | 1.75 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 4.23 | 1.74 |
17' -
Homes north and south of Williamston are flooded. Secondary roads adjacent to the river are under water and impassable.
15' -
Many secondary roads near the river are flooded. Thousands of acres of farmland are flooded. Several homes and livestock areas are threatened around Island Farms.
13' -
Many acres of farmland are flooded. Water will begin to reach some secondary roads near the river.
12' -
Widespread low land flooding is expected adjacent to the river. Operations at the water treatment plant in Williamston are impacted by water.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1940 | 20.5 |
| Jan 1, 1877 | 18.1 |
| Mar 15, 1912 | 17.8 |
| Jan 1, 1919 | 16.1 |
| Apr 18, 1957 | 16 |
| Sep 26, 1945 | 15 |
| Jan 27, 1936 | 14.7 |
| Jan 1, 1923 | 14.3 |
| Jan 27, 1937 | 14 |
| Feb 22, 1948 | 13.1 |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 13.01 |
| Dec 1, 2018 | 12.37 |
| Nov 28, 2020 | 12.34 |
| Sep 22, 1996 | 12.2 |
| May 14, 2017 | 12.1 |
| Oct 14, 2016 | 11.61 |
| Jul 17, 2013 | 11.4 |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 11.01 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
