RIVER GAUGE · SANDY RIVER
Sandy River near Danville
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Water level0.90 ft
Flow11 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft3,955 cfs
Minor flood8 ft5,494 cfs
Moderate flood10 ft9,358 cfs
Major flood13 ft17,154 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
LOWLAND FLOODING OF WOODS AND FIELDS BEGINS ON RIGHT BANK DOWNSTREAM FROM GAGE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2018 | 11.46 ft | 14,100 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 11.06 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| Apr 15, 1987 | 10.97 ft | 12,800 cfs |
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