Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin
Southampton County, Virginia
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 1999 | 25.11 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Oct 9, 2006 | 21.61 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Aug 18, 1940 | 20.84 ft | 21,000 cfs |
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