Major Flood
32 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Water plant on the west side affected by floodwaters.
26 ft
Flood water begins to affect the Danville Utilities Complex and the Public Works complex,
23 ft
Flooding begins to affect Riverside shopping center.
21 ft
Flooding begins at River District Towers. Minor flooding along River Street begins.
20 ft
The road at Trade Street is closed and the parking lot at Newton's landing begins to flood
18 ft
Water reaches the walking trail at the MLK bridge
17 ft
Water reaches the walking trail at Aiken Bridge
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 30.01 ft | 50,300 cfs |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 28.65 ft | 47,100 cfs |
| May 23, 2020 | 27.57 ft | 43,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DVLV2
River
Dan River
County
Pittsylvania, VA
Coordinates
36.5625°N, 79.3700°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dan River at STP near Danville?
The Dan River at STP near Danville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02075045) 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 STP near Danville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dan River at STP near Danville is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dan River rises?
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Where is the Dan River at STP near Danville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia at coordinates 36.5625°N, 79.3700°W. USGS site number: 02075045. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.