Blackwater River near Rocky Mount, VA
Is Blackwater River near Rocky Mount, VA flooding right now?
Blackwater River near Rocky Mount, VA measured 1.61 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.61 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.92 ft on Tue, Nov 5, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.92 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 19.93 ft | 1992-04-21 |
| 17.53 ft | 1987-09-08 |
| 16.38 ft | 1979-09-22 |
| 15.81 ft | 1978-04-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River below Maple Branch near Redwood, VA | 1.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Back Creek near Dundee, VA | 12.7 mi | Roanoke County |
| Roanoke River at Niagara, VA | 14.6 mi | Roanoke County |
| Roanoke River at Roanoke, VA | 15.6 mi | Roanoke City |
| Roanoke River at Thirteenth St Br at Roanoke, VA | 15.6 mi | Roanoke 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.