Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids

1. 15.00 ftMajor flooding begins. There is significant flooding of homes and businesses in Roanoke Rapids.
2. 13.00 ftModerate flooding begins. Homes and other structures along the river in Roanoke Rapids flood.
3. 10.00 ftThe public boat ramp on Rockfish Ln in Weldon is flooded.
4. 9.00 ftMinor flooding begins. Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.

Most recent crests

• February 25, 2021: 10.94 ft
• November 20, 2018: 11.77 ft
• October 24, 2018: 10.93 ft
• October 3, 2018: 10.11 ft
• September 12, 1996: 11.60 ft
• April 16, 1993: 11.87 ft
• January 13, 1992: 8.90 ft
• January 16, 1991: 9.19 ft
• October 10, 1990: 9.43 ft
• June 20, 1989: 10.23 ft

• UpstreamRoanoke River at Lake Gaston
• DownstreamRoanoke River at Halifax
• Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids Dam
• Chockoyette Creek at Chockoyette Creek at I-95
• Roanoke River at Occoneechee Creek at NC158
• Meherrin River at Emporia
• Meherrin River at BRYANTS CORNER
• Meherrin River at Lawrenceville

Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.