Roanoke River near Scotland Neck

1. 47.00 ftThe US-258 bridge is inundated.
2. 40.00 ftFlooding reaches the lower steel trusses of the US258 bridge.
3. 34.00 ftMajor flooding begins. There is widespread, mainly lowland flooding adjacent to the river.
4. 32.00 ftThe boat ramp and parking lot at Edwards Ferry Boat Access are inundated.
5. 31.00 ftModerate flooding begins. There is widespread flooding on the left bank.
6. 28.00 ftMinor flooding begins. The left bank of the Little Roanoke River begins to flood.

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 27, 2021: 29.98 ft
• December 2, 2018: 30.05 ft
• October 27, 2018: 29.92 ft
• October 6, 2018: 28.81 ft
• May 7, 2017: 29.90 ft
• September 17, 1999: 30.98 ft
• September 18, 1996: 30.10 ft
• April 18, 1975: 30.30 ft
• December 9, 1948: 33.26 ft
• February 18, 1948: 33.90 ft

• UpstreamRoanoke River at Halifax
• Roanoke River at Occoneechee Creek at NC158
• Deep Creek at Dickens Rd
• Fishing Creek at Enfield
• Chockoyette Creek at Chockoyette Creek at I-95
• Roanoke River at Hamilton
• Ahoskie Creek at Ahoskie
• Roanoke River at Roanoke Rapids

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.