River stage
South Boston, Dan River
- River level
- 10.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +6.39 ft
- Recent high
- 12.68 ft
- Recent low
- 4.35 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SBNV2
- 30-day change
- +5.54 ft
- Average
- 5.62 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.37 ft
In brief
The Dan River at South Boston, VA read 10.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.26 ft below action stage. That is 5.54 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SBNV2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.37 ft | 1972-06-24 |
| 2 | 33.22 ft | 1996-09-08 |
| 3 | 32.57 ft | 1987-04-18 |
| 4 | 31.80 ft | 1940-08-16 |
| 5 | 31.47 ft | 1978-04-28 |
| 6 | 31.40 ft | 2018-10-13 |
| 7 | 30.67 ft | 1979-09-24 |
| 8 | 30.56 ft | 2020-02-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
Flooding begins in low-lying agricultural land and woods.
- 23.00 ft
Water approaches Highway 501 between Route 58 and the Dan River.
- 25.00 ft
Highway 501 between Route 58 and the Dan River is closed as it is covered by up to 2 feet of water.
- 29.00 ft
Flooding from the Dan River inundates the intersection of Highway 501 and Route 58.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dan River flooding at South Boston?
No. The Dan River at South Boston is at 10.74 ft, 7.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at South Boston?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 29 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
What is the highest the Dan River has been at South Boston?
The highest crest on record is 33.37 ft, on 1972-06-24.
Is the Dan River high or low right now at South Boston?
At 10.74 ft it is higher than 99% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SBNV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02076000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.