River stage
Hamilton, Roanoke River
- River level
- 3.27 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.48 ft
- Recent high
- 7.08 ft
- Recent low
- 2.70 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HMLN7
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- 3.92 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.17 ft
In brief
The Roanoke River at Hamilton, NC read 3.27 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.73 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HMLN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.17 ft | 1999-09-19 |
| 2 | 18.09 ft | 1998-03-29 |
| 3 | 18.05 ft | 2020-11-27 |
| 4 | 17.94 ft | 2003-04-27 |
| 5 | 17.90 ft | 2017-05-08 |
| 6 | 17.56 ft | 2012-02-08 |
| 7 | 17.40 ft | 2007-01-26 |
| 8 | 17.28 ft | 2003-12-31 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
The boat ramp at the end of East Main Street in Hamilton is flooded. Minor flooding in low lands adjacent to the river is expected.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roanoke River flooding at Hamilton?
No. The Roanoke River at Hamilton is at 3.27 ft, 14.73 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hamilton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft and minor flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Roanoke River has been at Hamilton?
The highest crest on record is 18.17 ft, on 1999-09-19.
Is the Roanoke River high or low right now at Hamilton?
At 3.27 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HMLN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02081028). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.