Dan River at STP near Danville
Critical Stages
18' - Action
21' - Flood
26' - Moderate
32' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:45 AM EST 12/18/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.84 ft
Flow: 0.756 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/18 | 4.9 | 0.796 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 5 | 0.872 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 5.3 | 1.13 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 6 | 1.83 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 6.9 | 3.01 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 7.6 | 4.18 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 8 | 4.85 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 7.8 | 4.51 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 7.3 | 3.65 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 6.8 | 2.86 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 6.3 | 2.18 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 6 | 1.83 |
| 1 PM 12/21 | 5.8 | 1.62 |
| 7 PM 12/21 | 5.7 | 1.52 |
| 1 AM 12/22 | 5.6 | 1.42 |
| 7 AM 12/22 | 5.4 | 1.23 |
| 1 PM 12/22 | 5.3 | 1.13 |
| 7 PM 12/22 | 5.3 | 1.13 |
| 1 AM 12/23 | 5.2 | 1.04 |
| 7 AM 12/23 | 5.1 | 0.953 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM 12/18 | 4.84 | 0.756 |
| 8:30 AM 12/18 | 4.85 | 0.763 |
| 8:15 AM 12/18 | 4.85 | 0.763 |
| 8:00 AM 12/18 | 4.85 | 0.763 |
| 7:45 AM 12/18 | 4.86 | 0.769 |
| 7:30 AM 12/18 | 4.87 | 0.776 |
| 7:15 AM 12/18 | 4.87 | 0.776 |
| 7:00 AM 12/18 | 4.87 | 0.776 |
| 6:45 AM 12/18 | 4.88 | 0.783 |
| 6:30 AM 12/18 | 4.88 | 0.783 |
| 6:15 AM 12/18 | 4.88 | 0.783 |
| 6:00 AM 12/18 | 4.88 | 0.783 |
| 5:45 AM 12/18 | 4.89 | 0.789 |
| 5:30 AM 12/18 | 4.89 | 0.789 |
| 5:15 AM 12/18 | 4.89 | 0.789 |
| 5:00 AM 12/18 | 4.89 | 0.789 |
| 4:45 AM 12/18 | 4.9 | 0.796 |
| 4:30 AM 12/18 | 4.9 | 0.796 |
| 4:15 AM 12/18 | 4.9 | 0.796 |
| 4:00 AM 12/18 | 4.91 | 0.803 |
| 3:45 AM 12/18 | 4.91 | 0.803 |
| 3:30 AM 12/18 | 4.91 | 0.803 |
| 3:15 AM 12/18 | 4.91 | 0.803 |
| 3:00 AM 12/18 | 4.92 | 0.811 |
| 2:45 AM 12/18 | 4.92 | 0.811 |
| 2:30 AM 12/18 | 4.92 | 0.811 |
| 2:15 AM 12/18 | 4.93 | 0.818 |
| 2:00 AM 12/18 | 4.93 | 0.818 |
| 1:45 AM 12/18 | 4.93 | 0.818 |
| 1:30 AM 12/18 | 4.93 | 0.818 |
35' -
Water plant on the west side affected by floodwaters.
26' -
Flood water begins to affect the Danville Utilities Complex and the Public Works complex,
23' -
Flooding begins to affect Riverside shopping center.
21' -
Flooding begins at River District Towers. Minor flooding along River Street begins.
20' -
The road at Trade Street is closed and the parking lot at Newton's landing begins to flood
18' -
Water reaches the walking trail at the MLK bridge
17' -
Water reaches the walking trail at Aiken Bridge
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2018 | 30.01 |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 28.65 |
| May 23, 2020 | 27.57 |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 27.22 |
| Sep 4, 1996 | 26.78 |
| Nov 14, 2020 | 26.1 |
| Jan 1, 2007 | 25.45 |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 25.38 |
| Apr 25, 2017 | 25.31 |
| Nov 13, 2009 | 23.56 |
| Jan 26, 2010 | 23.45 |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 23.28 |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 22.96 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 22.93 |
| Apr 29, 1997 | 22.11 |
| Apr 30, 1997 | 22.1 |
| Oct 4, 2015 | 21.48 |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 21.46 |
| Apr 12, 2003 | 21.28 |
| Sep 30, 2004 | 20.82 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
