Roanoke River at BUGGS ISLAND

Last updated: Jun 8, 2025, 9:04 AM UTC
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  • 31 - River stage sensor operating limit

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.6031, -78.2981
RFC SERFC
State VA
WFO AKQ
County Mecklenburg
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02079500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.59 ft on 05-20-2012
2. 11.15 ft on 11-29-2010
3. 10.14 ft on 12-03-2009
4. 10.07 ft on 09-15-2009
5. 9.58 ft on 08-19-2008

Historic Crests

1. 11.20 ft on 03-29-1984
2. 11.18 ft on 11-12-1979
3. 11.15 ft on 11-29-2010
4. 11.11 ft on 01-13-1979
5. 11.07 ft on 08-09-1972

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 200.03 ft
Gauge Zero 196.72 ft

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