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Francisco, Dan River

River level
1.62 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
9.00 ft
Flood stage
13.00 ft
Record crest
19.50 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FRNN7

Record crest
19.50 ft
Flood stage
13.00 ft
Moderate flood
16.00 ft
Major flood
19.00 ft
Crest date
1985-08-17

In brief

The Dan River at Francisco, NC read 1.62 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.38 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge FRNN7

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 9.00 ftMinor flooding 13.00 ftModerate flooding 16.00 ftMajor flooding 19.00 ft CURRENT 1.62 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 19.50 ft 1985-08-17
2 18.11 ft 1979-09-02
3 14.47 ft 2004-09-28
4 13.48 ft 1980-04-09
5 13.21 ft 1992-04-21
6 12.45 ft 1937-10-19
7 12.35 ft 2010-01-25
8 11.54 ft 1994-07-21

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 9.00 ft

    Minor overbank flooding near the gage. Water just reaches base of gage house.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Other gauges on the Dan River

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dan River flooding at Francisco?

No. The Dan River at Francisco is at 1.62 ft, 7.38 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Francisco?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 19 ft.

What is the highest the Dan River has been at Francisco?

The highest crest on record is 19.5 ft, on 1985-08-17.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FRNN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 2068500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.