Dan River At South Boston, Va Realtime Data
DAN RIVER AT SOUTH BOSTON, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,090
Discharge (cfs)
6.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,090 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.40 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 760 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows through Virginia and North Carolina before emptying into the Roanoke River. There are several dams along the river, including the Dan River Steam Station Dam, which was the site of a major coal ash spill in 2014. The river experiences seasonal flow variations due to precipitation patterns, with higher flows occurring in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. The hydrology of the Dan River is of interest due to its ecological and economic importance, as well as its recreational opportunities.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 322.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.4 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1090.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 65% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,700 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 54,300 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.69, -78.90 |
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