BANISTER RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
36.80, -78.98


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Banister River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Banister River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Banister River is a 75-mile-long river located in southern Virginia, USA. The river is named after John Banister, an early settler in the area. The Banister River is a tributary of the Dan River and is part of the Roanoke River watershed. The river has a diverse hydrology with a mix of rocky rapids and calm, wide stretches. The Banister River is home to several reservoirs, including Banister Lake and Smith Mountain Lake. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river is also used for agricultural purposes with several farms located along the riverbanks. The Banister River has a rich history, with Native American artifacts and Civil War battle sites along its banks. Today, the river remains an important resource for both recreation and industry in southern Virginia.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Banister River At Halifax
USGS 02077000
230 cfs 3.8 ft 3.6
History of the River

The Banister River is a tributary of the Dan River, about 65 mi (105 km) long, in southern Virginia in the United States. Via the Dan, it is part of the watershed of the Roanoke River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. It rises on Brier Mountain in western Pittsylvania County and flows generally eastwardly into Halifax County, past the town of Halifax. It joins the Dan River 6 mi (9.7 km) east of the town of South Boston.
In Pittsylvania County the Banister collects the Stinking River.

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