Is the Blackwater River flooding?
The Blackwater River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Missouri. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Blackwater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Missouri river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Blackwater River at Blue Lick, MO. The highest level ever recorded there was 41.53 ft on 3 October 1986, carrying 44,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1905 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 11.30 ft, 30.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River at Valley City, MO | No flooding | 4.02 ft | 22 ft | |
| Blackwater River at Blue Lick, MO | No flooding | 11.30 ft | 24 ft |