Blackwater River near Dendron, VA
Is Blackwater River near Dendron, VA flooding right now?
Blackwater River near Dendron, VA measured 31.78 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 36.3 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
31.78 ft
Streamflow
10 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 36.3 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.41 ft on Fri, Sep 17, 1999.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 35.3 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36.3 ft | 4.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.41 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 42.4 ft | 1940-08-20 |
| 39.88 ft | 2013-06-09 |
| 39.87 ft | 2003-09-20 |
| 39.66 ft | 2011-09-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni, VA | 8.7 mi | Isle of Wight County |
| Blackwater River near Franklin, VA | 18.2 mi | Southampton County |
| Baptist Run at Rt 637 near Yorktown, VA | 23.0 mi | York County |
| Nottoway River near Sebrell, VA | 23.8 mi | Southampton County |
| Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at Franklin, VA | 23.9 mi | Franklin 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.