Minor Flood
36.3 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
35.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44.3 ft
The Blackwater River overflows the bridge on White Marsh Road.
42.5 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
42.3 ft
White Marsh Road Bridge, over the Blackwater River, is completely flooded.
40.3 ft
White Marsh Road (VA 617), including the west end of the bridge across the Blackwater River, begins to flood.
39.8 ft
Water begins to cover Sexton Rd about 1/8 of a mile north of the river gauge.
39.3 ft
Walls Bridge Road is impassible due to high water.
36.3 ft
Jones Town Drive and Walls Bridge Road begin to flood.
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 16, 1999 | 46.41 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1940 | 42.4 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2013 | 39.88 ft | 4,660 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DNDV2
River
Blackwater River (VA)
County
Surry, VA
Coordinates
37.0250°N, 76.8750°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackwater River (VA) at Dendron?
The Blackwater River (VA) at Dendron gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02047500) 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) at Dendron?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackwater River (VA) at Dendron is 36.3 feet. Action stage begins at 35.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Blackwater River (VA) rises?
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Where is the Blackwater River (VA) at Dendron gauge located?
The gauge is located in Surry County, Virginia at coordinates 37.0250°N, 76.8750°W. USGS site number: 02047500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.