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Dan River near Francisco water level

River gauge, Dan River, North Carolina, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.54ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
102 cfs
1.3 1.5 1.8

History

1.31.51.82.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 201.31.51.82.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
1.52.02.5ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 201.52.02.5ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
123ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026123ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
123ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026123ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Dan River near Francisco, where the gauge shows 1.54 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.45 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.09 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.45 ft, a difference of +0.09 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.19 ft – 2.72 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.45 ft0.09 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.26 ft – 1.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
Same day last year
1.45 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.19 ft – 2.72 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.08 ft – 2.72 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Dan River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Dan River at Pine HallRiver gauge, Dan River 1.82 ft Below flood stage ±0 20 mi
Dan River near WentworthRiver gauge, Dan River 1.29 ft Low −0.03 ft 27 mi
Dan River at Stp near DanvilleRiver gauge, Dan River 4.31 ft Below flood stage +0.05 ft 52 mi
Dan River at PacesRiver gauge, Dan River 2.40 ft Below flood stage −0.22 ft 68 mi
Dan River at South BostonRiver gauge, Dan River 5.51 ft Very low −0.19 ft 79 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
South Mayo River near NettleridgeRiver gauge, South Mayo River 3.24 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 10 mi
Little Yadkin River at DaltonRiver gauge, Little Yadkin River 0.42 ft Very low +0.01 ft 16 mi
Ararat River at AraratRiver gauge, Ararat River 0.97 ft Low ±0 16 mi
Mayo River near PriceRiver gauge, Mayo River 1.07 ft Low −0.02 ft 17 mi
North Mayo River near SpencerRiver gauge, North Mayo River 1.41 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 18 mi
Smith River at Smith River Church near WoolwineRiver gauge, Smith River 2.38 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 18 mi
Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near PhilpottReservoir, Philpott Reservoir 970.56 ft Normal −0.03 ft 24 mi
Smith River near PhilpottRiver gauge, Smith River 139 cfs Normal ±0 24 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Dan River near Francisco higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.45 ft.

What is a normal level for the Dan River near Francisco in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.26 ft and 1.80 ft, based on 29 years of records.

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 near Francisco today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Dan River near Francisco rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Dan River near Francisco normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02068500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
36.51500, -80.30306 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.54 ft 2026-10-20 14:30 Provisional
Flow 102 cfs 2026-10-20 14:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Dan River near Francisco (usgs:02068500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/dan-river-near-francisco

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer