Rivers in Virginia
Roanoke River at Smith Mountain Lake
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 799.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 798.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 797.00 ft |
| Action | 796.00 ft |
Crest history
6 crests on NOAA’s list since 1978.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 27, 1978 | 799.79 ft |
| 2 | April 17, 1987 | 799.53 ft |
| 3 | November 5, 1985 | 799.50 ft |
| 4 | April 22, 1992 | 797.46 ft |
| 5 | September 29, 2004 | 797.42 ft |
| 6 | September 7, 1996 | 796.56 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 29, 2004: 797.42 ft
- September 7, 1996: 796.56 ft
- April 22, 1992: 797.46 ft
- April 17, 1987: 799.53 ft
- November 5, 1985: 799.50 ft
- April 27, 1978: 799.79 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.