Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids, Nc Realtime Data
ROANOKE RIVER AT ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2,030
Discharge (cfs)
3.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 02080500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,030 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.97 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,226 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The major constituents of flow are precipitation and snowmelt. The river is fed by tributaries such as the Dan River and the Yadkin River. The John H. Kerr Dam, located upstream of the gauge, regulates the flow of the river. The river flow is lowest in the fall, but can be subject to flooding during heavy rain events. Interesting facts about the Roanoke River include its designation as a National Scenic River and its role as a habitat for the endangered Roanoke logperch fish species.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 49.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.97 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2030.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 75% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,710 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 37,000 cfs |
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