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SwedenDan River at Pine Hall water level
River gauge, Dan River, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 203 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Dan River at Pine Hall reads 1.81 ft, a normal level.
It is 21.19 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.27 ft and 5.56 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.27 ft – 5.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.21 ft – 6.89 ft
- Highest on record
- 27.94 ftFebruary 7, 2020
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 23.00 ft, still 21.19 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Mainly lowland flooding in fields and pastures.
- 1.81 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.94 ft | February 7, 2020 |
| 2 | 27.76 ft | November 13, 2020 |
| 3 | 25.77 ft | January 25, 2010 |
| 4 | 25.52 ft | October 12, 2018 |
| 5 | 24.91 ft | September 17, 2018 |
| 6 | 24.60 ft | January 10, 2024 |
| 7 | 24.60 ft | January 10, 2024 |
| 8 | 24.53 ft | March 1, 1987 |
| 9 | 23.67 ft | May 21, 2020 |
| 10 | 23.44 ft | September 18, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Dan River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan River near FranciscoRiver gauge, Dan River | 1.54 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Dan River near WentworthRiver gauge, Dan River | 1.26 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 14 mi |
| Dan River at Stp near DanvilleRiver gauge, Dan River | 4.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.51 ft | 41 mi |
| Dan River at PacesRiver gauge, Dan River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 58 mi |
| Dan River at South BostonRiver gauge, Dan River | 5.71 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 69 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedy Fork near Oak RidgeRiver gauge, Reedy Fork | 3.66 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Brush Creek at Muirfield Road at GreensboroRiver gauge, Brush Creek | 1.79 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Mayo River near PriceRiver gauge, Mayo River | 1.08 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Horsepen Creek at US 220 near GreensboroRiver gauge, Horsepen Creek | 1.88 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 16 mi |
| North Mayo River near SpencerRiver gauge, North Mayo River | 1.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| South Mayo River near NettleridgeRiver gauge, South Mayo River | 3.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| East Fork Deep River near High PointRiver gauge, East Fork Deep River | 1.99 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Little Yadkin River at DaltonRiver gauge, Little Yadkin River | 0.43 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Dan River at Pine Hall?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 21.19 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Dan River at Pine Hall today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Dan River at Pine Hall rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.87 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Dan River at Pine Hall normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dan River at Pine Hall?
The highest level on record is 27.94 ft on February 7, 2020.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02069000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.31930, -80.05004(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-19 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 203 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dan River at Pine Hall (usgs:02069000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/dan-river-at-pine-hall
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer