River stage
Sandy River (VA)
- River level
- 1.09 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Sandy River (VA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sandy River level at Danville
The Sandy River is measured in one place, at Danville, VA. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 1.09 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Sandy River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Danville, VA.
Other rivers nearby
- Sandy River (ME) different river, same name
- Sandy River (OR) different river, same name
- Dan River 9 gauges
- Smith River (NC, VA) 6 gauges
- Little River (NC, VA) 15 gauges
- Blackwater River (Rocky Mount, VA) 2 gauges
- Roanoke River 18 gauges
- Craig Creek 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sandy River flooding right now?
No. The Sandy River is below flood stage at Danville, VA, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sandy River?
The Sandy River is at 1.09 ft at Danville, VA, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Sandy River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Sandy River, at Danville, VA.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Sandy River it is set for the gauge at Danville, VA, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.