Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DRIV2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Bridge Street at the Crossing at the Dan begins to flood.
18 ft
Colquhoun Street floods between Bridge Street and Newtons Landing. River Street at the S curves is closed as the flood berm is overtopped.
12.5 ft
The lower parking lot at the northwestern corner of River District Towers begins to flood.
11.5 ft
The lower parking lot of Newtons Landing begins to flood near the Riverwalk trail entrance.
9 ft
The Riverwalk Trail begins to flood between the MLK Jr Bridge and Davenport Energy.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
DRIV2
River
Dan River
County
City of Danville, VA
Coordinates
36.5872°N, 79.3826°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dan River at Riverwalk Trail in Danville?
The Dan River at Riverwalk Trail in Danville gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Dan River at Riverwalk Trail in Danville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dan River at Riverwalk Trail in Danville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dan River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dan River at Riverwalk Trail in Danville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Dan River at Riverwalk Trail in Danville gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Danville County, Virginia at coordinates 36.5872°N, 79.3826°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of the VDEM Flood Intel Unit