Sandy River near Danville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.5 ft on Oct 11, 2018 (historic crest)
- 11.1 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Apr 16, 1987 (historic crest)
- 10.9 ft on Mar 30, 1975 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | LOWLAND FLOODING OF WOODS AND FIELDS BEGINS ON RIGHT BANK DOWNSTREAM FROM GAGE. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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