DANVILLE, Va. – The Dan River is rising slowly. Trade Street from Advance Street to the entrance of the cinema is closed. That street section is the only closure.
River Street remains open. Goodyear Boulevard remains open. Public Works crews will monitor conditions overnight.
At 3:46 p.m., the Dan River was at 22.65 feet, just below moderate flood stage. The river reaches minor flood stage in Danville at 21 feet. The latest river crest projection is 28.5 feet on Friday afternoon. That would be the third-highest level since 1996.
The National Weather Service has the region under a Flood Warning through Saturday night.