DANVILLE, Va. – Danville remains under a river flood warning. The water level in the Dan River crested earlier today at 27.19 feet, which is the highest crest since Tropical Storm Michael in October of 2018 and the third-highest crest since 1996.

  • At 4:16 p.m., the Dan River level was at 26.64 feet, which is in the moderate flood stage. The moderate flood stage begins at 26 feet.
  • The river is currently projected to drop below the moderate flood stage this evening, but remain in the minor flood stage overnight.
  • Memorial Drive from the Robertson Bridge to Primrose Place has been reopened, with one lane of travel in both directions. Park Avenue remains closed at the Water Treatment Plant due to flooding.
  • River Street remains closed. Traffic is being detoured onto North Main Street and Old Halifax Road.
  • Trade Street remains closed.
  • Goodyear Boulevard is closed at two locations – Pumpkin Creek (near Jenny Lane) and Beauford Street.
  • Water Street is closed.
  • Much of the Riverwalk Trail is closed.
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