OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Roanoke River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids • Southeast• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

1.25 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

— cfs

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Elevation

43 ft

Elevation above sea level

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 02080500 • COORD: 36.460°, -77.634°

OBSERVED: Oct 1, 2026, 5:10 PM

Roanoke River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

PRECIPITATION RADAR

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Roanoke River

The Roanoke River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Southeast basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids gauging station (coordinates: 36.4600°N, -77.6336°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Southeast

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Roanoke River At Roa

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (1) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids CURRENT GAUGE	Southeast	36.460°, -77.634°	02080500	Viewing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Roanoke River

What is the current Roanoke River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Roanoke River water level at Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids is measured at 1.25 ft with an observed discharge of active seasonal rate.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Roanoke River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Roanoke River is located at coordinates 36.4600° Latitude and -77.6336° Longitude in Southeast. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 02080500.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Roanoke River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Roanoke River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Roanoke River flow? ↓

The Roanoke River courses through United States across the Southeast basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.