Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2016 | 10.78 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2020 | 8.89 ft | 8,530 cfs |
| Nov 14, 2020 | 8.05 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FKLV2
River
Blackwater River (VA)
County
Isle of Wight, VA
Coordinates
36.6803°N, 76.9186°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blackwater River (VA) near FRANKLIN?
The Blackwater River (VA) near FRANKLIN gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02050000) 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) near FRANKLIN?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blackwater River (VA) near FRANKLIN is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Blackwater River (VA) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Blackwater River (VA) near FRANKLIN to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Blackwater River (VA) near FRANKLIN gauge located?
The gauge is located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia at coordinates 36.6803°N, 76.9186°W. USGS site number: 02050000. 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
- USGS data is no longer available. NWS evaluating impacts to forecast services at this time. If you have questions, please send them using the Feedback link on left menu.
- Stage may be affected by ice.