River stage
Paces, Dan River
- River level
- 5.46 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +3.45 ft
- Recent high
- 7.16 ft
- Recent low
- 1.84 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PCEV2
- 30-day change
- +3.12 ft
- Average
- 2.61 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.15 ft
In brief
The Dan River at Paces, VA read 5.46 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.54 ft below action stage. That is 3.12 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PCEV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.15 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 2 | 32.20 ft | 1940-08-16 |
| 3 | 31.43 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 4 | 31.36 ft | 2018-10-13 |
| 5 | 30.91 ft | 1987-04-17 |
| 6 | 29.75 ft | 2020-02-09 |
| 7 | 29.34 ft | 1979-09-24 |
| 8 | 29.14 ft | 2017-04-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Low-lying pasture/agricultural lands are flooded.
- 24.00 ft
Low spots along routes 658 and 671 begin to flood.
- 29.00 ft
Water reaches the underside of the Route 658 bridge over the Dan River.
- 30.00 ft
Water begins to overtop the Highway 658 bridge across the Dan River.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dan River flooding at Paces?
No. The Dan River at Paces is at 5.46 ft, 14.54 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Paces?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 29 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Dan River has been at Paces?
The highest crest on record is 33.15 ft, on 1972-06-23.
Is the Dan River high or low right now at Paces?
At 5.46 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PCEV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02075500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.