Dan River at South Boston, VA
Is Dan River at South Boston, VA flooding right now?
Dan River at South Boston, VA measured 5.41 ft on 2026-11-11 14:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.6 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.41 ft
Streamflow
675 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.37 ft on Sat, Jun 24, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 16.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 23.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 28.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.37 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 33.22 ft | 1996-09-08 |
| 32.57 ft | 1987-04-18 |
| 31.8 ft | 1940-08-16 |
| 31.47 ft | 1978-04-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Banister River at Halifax, VA | 5.8 mi | Halifax County |
| Hyco River near Denniston, VA | 7.3 mi | Halifax County |
| Mayo Creek near Bethel Hill, NC | 10.6 mi | Person County |
| Dan River at Paces, VA | 11.0 mi | Halifax County |
| Hyco River below Abay D near Mcgehees Mill, NC | 12.9 mi | Person County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.