Dan River at South Boston
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 29.0 ft; major flooding begins at 34.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 29.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 34.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.4 ft on Jun 24, 1972 (historic crest)
- 33.2 ft on Sep 8, 1996 (historic crest)
- 32.6 ft on Apr 18, 1987 (historic crest)
- 31.8 ft on Aug 16, 1940 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 19.0 ft | Flooding begins in low-lying agricultural land and woods. |
|---|---|
| 23.0 ft | Water approaches Highway 501 between Route 58 and the Dan River. |
| 25.0 ft | Highway 501 between Route 58 and the Dan River is closed as it is covered by up to 2 feet of water. |
| 29.0 ft | Flooding from the Dan River inundates the intersection of Highway 501 and Route 58. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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