Dan River at STP near Danville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 26.0 ft; major flooding begins at 32.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 32.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 30.0 ft on Oct 12, 2018 (historic crest)
- 28.6 ft on Sep 7, 1996 (historic crest)
- 27.6 ft on May 23, 2020 (historic crest)
- 27.2 ft on Feb 8, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.0 ft | Water reaches the walking trail at Aiken Bridge |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Water reaches the walking trail at the MLK bridge |
| 20.0 ft | The road at Trade Street is closed and the parking lot at Newton's landing begins to flood |
| 21.0 ft | Flooding begins at River District Towers. Minor flooding along River Street begins. |
| 23.0 ft | Flooding begins to affect Riverside shopping center. |
| 26.0 ft | Flood water begins to affect the Danville Utilities Complex and the Public Works complex, |
| 35.0 ft | Water plant on the west side affected by floodwaters. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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