River stage
Dan River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 9 gauges on the Dan River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Dan River levels, gauge by gauge
The Dan River is measured at 9 gauges across North Carolina, Virginia. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River at Old St. Hwy 87 in Eden | 0.42 ft | out of service |
| Francisco | 1.62 ft | normal, steady |
| Pine Hall | 2.39 ft | normal, rising |
| Wentworth | 2.49 ft | normal, steady |
| NWS gauge DCBV2 | 6.80 ft | no flood stage set |
| NWS gauge DROV2 | 5.47 ft | below flood stage |
| Paces | 5.46 ft | normal, rising |
| Danville | 6.07 ft | normal, rising |
| South Boston | 10.74 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Dan River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Pine Hall, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Sandy River (VA) 1 gauge
- Smith River (NC, VA) 6 gauges
- Little River (NC, VA) 15 gauges
- Blackwater River (Rocky Mount, VA) 2 gauges
- Eno River 3 gauges
- Haw River 5 gauges
- Rocky River (NC) 1 gauge
- Crabtree Creek 6 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dan River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Dan River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Dan River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Francisco is at 1.62 ft; Pine Hall is at 2.39 ft; Wentworth is at 2.49 ft; Paces is at 5.46 ft.
Where is the Dan River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Dan River across North Carolina, Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.