RIVER GAUGE · DAN RIVER
Dan River at South Boston
Halifax County, Virginia
Water level5.13 ft
Flow565 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action18 ft12,571 cfs
Minor flood22 ft19,429 cfs
Moderate flood29 ft27,071 cfs
Major flood34 ft63,427 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Flooding from the Dan River inundates the intersection of Highway 501 and Route 58.
- 25 ft
Highway 501 between Route 58 and the Dan River is closed as it is covered by up to 2 feet of water.
- 23 ft
Water approaches Highway 501 between Route 58 and the Dan River.
- 19 ft
Flooding begins in low-lying agricultural land and woods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 33.37 ft | — |
| Sep 8, 1996 | 33.22 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 1987 | 32.57 ft | — |
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