South Fork Roanoke River near Shawsville

Last updated: Apr 10, 2025, 3:37 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 9.5 - Flooding begins on portions of Alleghany Springs Road (Route 637) downstream from the gage.
  • 9 - Water reaches bottom of route 638 bridge upstream from the gage.
  • 8 - Water reaches the base of the river gage.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 37.1411, -80.2655
RFC SERFC
State VA
WFO RNK
County Montgomery
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 2053800

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 7.11 ft on 02-16-2025 (P)
2. 7.22 ft on 09-27-2024 (P)
3. 3.95 ft on 01-10-2024
4. 5.64 ft on 05-29-2023
5. 8.20 ft on 11-12-2020

Historic Crests

1. 11.12 ft on 06-21-1972
2. 9.32 ft on 09-29-2015
3. 9.27 ft on 09-21-1979
4. 9.18 ft on 10-11-2018
5. 8.88 ft on 01-31-2013

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1373.19 ft
moderate Flooding 1371.19 ft
minor Flooding 1369.19 ft
action 1368.19 ft
Latest Value 1364.92 ft
Gauge Zero 1364.19 ft

Gauge Photos

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USGS/IFLOWS Gage house w/ TB rain gage on DS RB

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Blacksburg
1750 Forecast Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24060
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