River stage
Halifax, Roanoke River
- River level
- 17.83 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.32 ft
- Recent high
- 25.28 ft
- Recent low
- 16.59 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HFXN7
- 30-day change
- +0.37 ft
- Average
- 19.10 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Flood stage
- 47.00 ft
In brief
The Roanoke River at Halifax, NC read 17.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 27.17 ft below action stage. That is 0.37 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HFXN7
Water 74 °F (23 °C) · 3 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| 38.00 ft | Water reaches halfway up the boat ramp at the Halifax Fishing Club |
| 44.00 ft | BOAT RAMP AT THE HALIFAX FISHING CAMP IS INUNDATED. |
| 50.00 ft | WATER REACHES THE BASES OF STRUCTURES AT THE HALIFAX FISH CAMP. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roanoke River flooding at Halifax?
No. The Roanoke River at Halifax is at 17.83 ft, 27.17 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Halifax?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 45 ft, minor flooding 47 ft, moderate flooding 50 ft and major flooding 53 ft.
What is the highest the Roanoke River has been at Halifax?
The highest recent USGS reading is 25.28 ft on 2026-08-18.
Is the Roanoke River high or low right now at Halifax?
At 17.83 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Halifax, Roanoke River?
The water temperature at Halifax, Roanoke River is 74 °F (23.3 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HFXN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 0208062765). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.