RIVER GAUGE · DAN RIVER
Dan River at Paces
Halifax County, Virginia
Water level2.05 ft
Flow401 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20 ft21,264 cfs
Minor flood22 ft26,237 cfs
Moderate flood29 ft48,241 cfs
Major flood35 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 30 ft
Water begins to overtop the Highway 658 bridge across the Dan River.
- 29 ft
Water reaches the underside of the Route 658 bridge over the Dan River.
- 24 ft
Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
- 20 ft
Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 33.15 ft | 64,800 cfs |
| Aug 15, 1940 | 32.2 ft | — |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 31.43 ft | 56,500 cfs |
More on Dan River
UpstreamDan River at STP near Danville
DownstreamDan River at South Boston
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