Blackwater River (VA) near FRANKLIN
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
River stage sensor operating limit
- 16 ft
Businesses along Main Street and South Street begin to flood.
- 13 ft
Gazebo near the Riverwalk is now flooded.
- 8 ft
Water overflows rip rap on right downstream side of bridge across US 58/258 in vicinity of the gage. Lowlands upstream of bridge now inundated. Roadway entrance to water treatment plant and public boat ramp begin to flood.
- 4.5 ft
Water covers the docks/pier near the Gazebo.
- 3.5 ft
Water covers boat ramp docks at public boat ramp.
- 3 ft
Water begins to flow over retaining wall on left downstream side of bridge in vicinity of the gage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2016 | 10.78 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2020 | 8.89 ft | 8,530 cfs |
| Nov 14, 2020 | 8.05 ft | — |
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