Is the Dan River flooding?
The Dan River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Dan River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Dan River near Wentworth, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.90 ft in 1908. Peak records there go back to 1908 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.16 ft, 33.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan River at Pine Hall, NC | No flooding | 1.63 ft | 23 ft | |
| Dan River near Francisco, NC | No flood stage defined | 1.37 ft | — | |
| Dan River near Wentworth, NC | No flood stage defined | 1.16 ft | — |