Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin
Virginia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Southampton County, Virginia on the Blackwater River (VA). Live water level data from USGS gauge 02049500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18.8 ft
13,500 cfs
Moderate Flood
14.8 ft
7,910 cfs
Minor Flood
10.8 ft
3,700 cfs
Action Stage
6.8 ft
1,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
25.11 ft
Flood of record during Hurricane Floyd
20.8 ft
2nd and Mechanic Streets flooded, Bowers Road residences flooded.
19.8 ft
Flooded up to the corner of Main and 2nd Streets.
18.84 ft
Major flooding begins.
15.43 ft
Stage of the 25-year flood.
14.8 ft
Moderate flooding, access road to water treatment plant begins to floods.
12.3 ft
A portion of State Route 611, Joyners Bridge Road, in Isle of Wight County is flooded.
11.8 ft
A portion of State Route 611 in Southampton County, Joyners Bridge Road, is innundated. A portion of State Route 619, in Isle of Wight County, is flooded.
10.8 ft
A portion of Barretts Landing River Walk is innundated in Downtown Franklin area.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 1999 | 25.11 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 25.11 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Oct 9, 2006 | 21.61 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Oct 9, 2006 | 21.61 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Aug 18, 1940 | 20.84 ft | 21,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FKNV2
River
Blackwater River (VA)
County
Southampton, VA
Coordinates
36.7625°N, 76.8986°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin?
The Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02049500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin is 10.8 feet. Action stage begins at 6.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.8 feet, and major flooding at 18.8 feet.
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Where is the Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Southampton County, Virginia at coordinates 36.7625°N, 76.8986°W. USGS site number: 02049500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice.