Is the Blackwater River flooding?
The Blackwater River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Virginia. 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. 5 of 6 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 Virginia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Blackwater River near Franklin, VA. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.27 ft on 18 September 1999, carrying 23,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (85 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.98 ft, 25.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River near Dendron, VA | No flooding | 32.07 ft | 36.3 ft | |
| Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni, VA | No flooding | 14.75 ft | 23 ft | |
| Blackwater River near Franklin, VA | No flooding | 0.98 ft | 10.8 ft | |
| Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at Franklin, VA | No flooding | 0.80 ft | 5 ft | |
| Blackwater River near Rocky Mount, VA | No flooding | 1.61 ft | 12 ft | |
| Blackwater River below Maple Branch near Redwood, VA | No current data | — | — | — |