Streamflow discharge was last observed at 297 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.20 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 105 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is known for its many tributaries, including the Catawba and Little River, and is home to several dams, including the Glenvar Dam. Seasonally, the Roanoke River experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt, and low flows in the summer and fall due to decreased rainfall. Interesting fact: the Roanoke River was once used as a transportation route for goods and people, with steamboats navigating its waters.
| Elevation | 1,100.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.2 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 297.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 291% |
| Year Over Year Average | 102 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 14,400 cfs |