RIVER GAUGE · DAN RIVER
Dan River near Francisco
Stokes County, North Carolina
Water level1.08 ft
Flow20 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft7,110 cfs
Minor flood13 ft12,000 cfs
Moderate flood16 ft16,000 cfs
Major flood19 ft20,300 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Minor overbank flooding near the gage. Water just reaches base of gage house.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1985 | 19.5 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Sep 1, 1979 | 18.11 ft | 18,900 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 14.47 ft | 13,502 cfs |
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