Dan River near Francisco
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.5 ft on Aug 17, 1985 (historic crest)
- 18.1 ft on Sep 2, 1979 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Apr 9, 1980 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Minor overbank flooding near the gage. Water just reaches base of gage house. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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