Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at Franklin, VA
Is Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at Franklin, VA flooding right now?
Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at Franklin, VA measured 0.67 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.67 ft
Streamflow
-134 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.78 ft on Mon, Oct 10, 2016.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 3 ft | 2.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 15.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.78 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 8.89 ft | 2020-09-21 |
| 8.05 ft | 2020-11-14 |
| 7.53 ft | 2021-02-20 |
| 6.39 ft | 2013-06-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River near Franklin, VA | 5.8 mi | Southampton County |
| Nottoway River near Riverdale, VA | 8.0 mi | Southampton County |
| Nottoway River near Sebrell, VA | 15.1 mi | Southampton County |
| Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni, VA | 16.5 mi | Isle of Wight County |
| Cypress Swamp at Cypress Chapel, VA | 18.0 mi | Suffolk City |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.