Is the Dan River flooding?
The Dan River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. 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. 3 of 4 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 Virginia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Dan River at South Boston, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.21 ft on 8 September 1996. Peak records there go back to 1901 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.55 ft, 28.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan River at Stp near Danville, VA | No flooding | 4.23 ft | 21 ft | |
| Dan River at Paces, VA | No flooding | 1.99 ft | 22 ft | |
| Dan River at South Boston, VA | No flooding | 4.55 ft | 22 ft | |
| Dan River at Danville, VA | No current data | — | — | — |