River stage
Roanoke Rapids, Roanoke River
- River level
- 2.54 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Recent high
- 6.39 ft
- Recent low
- 2.56 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RRDN7
- 30-day change
- -0.36 ft
- Average
- 3.56 ft
- Readings
- 119
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.00 ft
In brief
The Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids, NC read 2.54 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.46 ft below action stage. That is 0.36 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RRDN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.00 ft | 1940-08-18 |
| 2 | 26.95 ft | 1944-09-22 |
| 3 | 26.78 ft | 1945-09-22 |
| 4 | 19.25 ft | 1948-02-17 |
| 5 | 18.99 ft | 1948-12-07 |
| 6 | 16.52 ft | 1958-05-07 |
| 7 | 16.04 ft | 1949-11-02 |
| 8 | 15.48 ft | 1947-09-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters.
- 10.00 ft
The public boat ramp on Rockfish Ln in Weldon is flooded.
- 13.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Homes and other structures along the river in Roanoke Rapids flood.
- 15.00 ft
Major flooding begins. There is significant flooding of homes and businesses in Roanoke Rapids.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Roanoke River flooding at Roanoke Rapids?
No. The Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids is at 2.54 ft, 6.46 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Roanoke Rapids?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Roanoke River has been at Roanoke Rapids?
The highest crest on record is 39.0 ft, on 1940-08-18.
Is the Roanoke River high or low right now at Roanoke Rapids?
At 2.54 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RRDN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02080500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.