RIVER GAUGE · BLACKWATER RIVER
Blackwater River near Rocky Mount
Franklin County, Virginia
Water level1.69 ft
Flow23 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft3,210 cfs
Minor flood12 ft5,100 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
ROUTE 709 NEAR GOGGINSVILLE IS FLOODED.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 1985 | 21.92 ft | 20,800 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1992 | 19.93 ft | 13,200 cfs |
| Sep 7, 1987 | 17.53 ft | 9,140 cfs |
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