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SwedenDan River at Paces water level
River gauge, Dan River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 715 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.90 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 10:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Dan River at Paces is at 2.57 ft, in the normal range.
It is 19.43 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.90 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.55 ft and 2.78 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 33.15 ftJune 23, 1972
- Forecast peak
- 2.90 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Dan River at Paces
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 22.00 ft, 19.43 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Water begins to overtop the Highway 658 bridge across the Dan River.
- 29.00 ft
- Water reaches the underside of the Route 658 bridge over the Dan River.
- 24.00 ft
- Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
- 20.00 ft
- Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
- 2.57 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 10 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.15 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 2 | 32.20 ft | August 16, 1940 |
| 3 | 31.43 ft | September 7, 1996 |
| 4 | 31.36 ft | October 13, 2018 |
| 5 | 30.91 ft | April 17, 1987 |
| 6 | 29.75 ft | February 9, 2020 |
| 7 | 29.34 ft | September 24, 1979 |
| 8 | 29.14 ft | April 26, 2017 |
| 9 | 29.13 ft | May 23, 2020 |
| 10 | 29.08 ft | April 28, 1978 |
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 | 1.60 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 68 mi |
| Dan River at Pine HallRiver gauge, Dan River | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 58 mi |
| Dan River near WentworthRiver gauge, Dan River | 1.44 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 44 mi |
| Dan River at Stp near DanvilleRiver gauge, Dan River | 4.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Dan River at South BostonRiver gauge, Dan River | 5.75 ft | Low | −0.25 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyco Lake at Dam near RoxboroReservoir, Hyco Lake | 407.76 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Hyco River below Abay D near McGehees MillRiver gauge, Hyco River | 3.90 ft | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Afterbay Reservoir at Dam near McGehees MillReservoir, Afterbay Reservoir | 364.25 ft | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Banister River at HalifaxRiver gauge, Banister River | 56.3 cfs | Very low | +8.4 cfs | 13 mi |
| Mayo Creek near Bethel HillRiver gauge, Mayo Creek | 2.01 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Hyco Creek near LeasburgRiver gauge, Hyco Creek | 22.82 ft | Very low | +0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Sandy River near DanvilleRiver gauge, Sandy River | 1.03 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River at RandolphRiver gauge, Roanoke (Staunton) River | 4.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Dan River at Paces?
The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 19.43 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 Paces today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.57 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Dan River at Paces rising or falling?
Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dan River at Paces 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 Paces?
The highest level on record is 33.15 ft on June 23, 1972.
Is Dan River at Paces expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.90 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02075500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.64236, -79.08946(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 | 2.57 ft | 2026-10-17 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 715 cfs | 2026-10-17 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Dan River at Paces (usgs:02075500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/dan-river-at-paces
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