Dan River near Wentworth
Critical Stages
17' - Action
19' - Flood
25' - Moderate
29' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:45 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.33 ft
Flow: 0.341 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1.6 | 0.446 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 1.6 | 0.446 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 1.33 | 0.341 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 1.34 | 0.345 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 1.35 | 0.348 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 1.36 | 0.352 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 1.36 | 0.352 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 1.37 | 0.356 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 1.39 | 0.363 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 1.39 | 0.363 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.367 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 1.41 | 0.371 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 1.42 | 0.375 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 1.43 | 0.378 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 1.44 | 0.382 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 1.45 | 0.386 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.393 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 1.47 | 0.393 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 1.48 | 0.397 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 1.49 | 0.401 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.405 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 1.51 | 0.409 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 1.52 | 0.413 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 1.53 | 0.417 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 1.54 | 0.421 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 1.56 | 0.429 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 1.57 | 0.434 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 1.59 | 0.442 |
| 3:15 AM 12/16 | 1.6 | 0.446 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 1.62 | 0.455 |
| 2:45 AM 12/16 | 1.64 | 0.464 |
| 2:30 AM 12/16 | 1.66 | 0.473 |
35.2' -
High operational limit of gage
31.6' -
Flood of record. Hurricane Agnes June 22, 1972.
29' -
Major flood stage. Water begins to enter residence near the gage house.
27' -
Water reaches top of the outside staff gage on USGS well house.
25' -
Moderate flood stage. Water reaches base of deck at nearby home.
23' -
Significant flooding throughout Dan River valley.
22' -
Portions of Dan Valley Road and and Water Street in Mayodan are affected by high water.
19.5' -
Dan Valley Road and River Road in Madison are closed by floodwaters.
19' -
Minor flood stage. Flooding of lowlands and one or two roads.
0.8' -
Low operational limit of gage
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 31.6 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 28.39 |
| Sep 23, 1979 | 28.12 |
| Sep 18, 1945 | 27.78 |
| Nov 13, 2020 | 27.62 |
| Mar 21, 2003 | 26.91 |
| Aug 15, 1940 | 26.9 |
| Mar 2, 1987 | 26.58 |
| May 22, 2020 | 26.5 |
| Aug 19, 1985 | 25.56 |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 24.88 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 24.84 |
| Aug 11, 1970 | 24.82 |
| Mar 30, 1975 | 24.61 |
| Mar 30, 1991 | 24.44 |
| Sep 29, 2004 | 24.42 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 24.27 |
| Mar 13, 1960 | 24.2 |
| Mar 13, 1963 | 24.2 |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 23.14 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
