Dan River at Robertson Bridge in Danville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | the Riverwalk Trail begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | the 400 block of Trade Street begins to flood. |
| 18.0 ft | Trade Street near Riverside Drive begins to flood. |
| 19.0 ft | Park Avenue begins to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Memorial Drive between Hawthorne Court and Advance Street and Commerce Street begins to flood. |
| 24.0 ft | Businesses along Trade Street between Advance Street and Commerce Street become flooded. |
| 28.0 ft | Flooding begins to overtop the floodwall at the Danville Water Treatment Plant. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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