Station Name: ROANOKE RIVER AT BUGGS ISLAND, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 203 feet

Nearest Address:
5456 Buggs Island Rd
Boydton, VA 23917
Mecklenburg County

GPS Coordinates: 36.60319824, -78.2977743

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:47PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:47 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE...The Piedmont and portions of the central and northern Coastal Plain. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider preparing and taking a winter storm kit along with you, including anything that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:44PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:44 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.