Dan River at Paces
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 29.0 ft; major flooding begins at 35.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 29.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 35.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.1 ft on Jun 23, 1972 (historic crest)
- 32.2 ft on Aug 16, 1940 (historic crest)
- 31.4 ft on Sep 7, 1996 (historic crest)
- 31.4 ft on Oct 13, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.0 ft | Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded. |
|---|---|
| 24.0 ft | Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood. |
| 29.0 ft | Water reaches the underside of the Route 658 bridge over the Dan River. |
| 30.0 ft | Water begins to overtop the Highway 658 bridge across the Dan River. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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