Roanoke River At Lafayette, Va Realtime Data
ROANOKE RIVER AT LAFAYETTE, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
254
Discharge (cfs)
2.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 254 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.36 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 90 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a major tributary of the Albemarle Sound, and its tributaries include the Dan River and the Smith River. The river is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring from snowmelt and lower flows in the summer and fall. There are no major dams on the Roanoke River near Lafayette, but there are several smaller dams upstream. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Roanoke River include its important role in supporting fish species such as shad and striped bass, as well as the unique wetland ecosystems that it supports.
July 14, 2026
| Elevation | 1,185.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.36 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 254.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 251% |
| Year Over Year Average | 101 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,600 cfs |
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