Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DROV2). 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Flooding begins to overtop the floodwall at the Danville Water Treatment Plant.
24 ft
Businesses along Trade Street between Advance Street and Commerce Street become flooded.
20 ft
Memorial Drive between Hawthorne Court and Advance Street and Commerce Street begins to flood.
19 ft
Park Avenue begins to flood.
18 ft
Trade Street near Riverside Drive begins to flood.
15 ft
the 400 block of Trade Street begins to flood.
12 ft
the Riverwalk Trail begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
DROV2
River
Dan River
County
City of Danville, VA
Coordinates
36.5784°N, 79.4314°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dan River at Robertson Bridge in Danville?
The Dan River at Robertson Bridge 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 Robertson Bridge in Danville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dan River at Robertson Bridge in Danville is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dan River rises?
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Where is the Dan River at Robertson Bridge in Danville gauge located?
The gauge is located in City of Danville County, Virginia at coordinates 36.5784°N, 79.4314°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