SANDY RIVER NEAR DANVILLE, VA
Is SANDY RIVER NEAR DANVILLE, VA flooding right now?
No — SANDY RIVER NEAR DANVILLE, VA is at 0.97 ft, 7.0 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 87 min ago.
Gauge height
0.97 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.46 ft on Thu, Oct 11, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 12.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.46 ft | 2018-10-11 |
| 11.06 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 10.97 ft | 1987-04-16 |
| 10.9 ft | 1975-03-30 |
| 10.63 ft | 1989-07-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| SANDY CREEK BELOW NEAR MOUNT HERMAN, VA | 4.9 mi | Pittsylvania County |
| SANDY CREEK ABOVE NEAR MOUNT HERMAN, VA | 4.9 mi | Pittsylvania County |
| DAN RIVER AT DANVILLE, VA | 7.1 mi | Danville City |
| DAN RIVER AT STP NEAR DANVILLE, VA | 8.4 mi | Pittsylvania County |
| MOON CREEK NEAR YANCEYVILLE, NC | 12.2 mi | Caswell 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.