River stage
Valley City, Blackwater River
- River level
- 2.24 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.15 ft
- Recent high
- 17.70 ft
- Recent low
- 2.22 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VLYM7
- 30-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Average
- 3.53 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.31 ft
In brief
The Blackwater River at Valley City, MO read 2.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.76 ft below action stage. That is 0.33 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VLYM7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.31 ft | 2020-08-01 |
| 2 | 33.83 ft | 2017-08-07 |
| 3 | 33.62 ft | 2014-04-03 |
| 4 | 33.16 ft | 2024-04-29 |
| 5 | 32.91 ft | 2017-04-30 |
| 6 | 32.42 ft | 2025-04-21 |
| 7 | 32.39 ft | 2013-06-01 |
| 8 | 32.15 ft | 2019-05-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood.
- 25.00 ft
County Highway E near Valley City and Highway 23 near the Perry State Wildlife Area are under water.
- 31.00 ft
Extensive flooding of rural property and many roads occurs.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Blackwater River flooding at Valley City?
No. The Blackwater River at Valley City is at 2.24 ft, 14.76 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Valley City?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 31 ft.
What is the highest the Blackwater River has been at Valley City?
The highest crest on record is 34.31 ft, on 2020-08-01.
Is the Blackwater River high or low right now at Valley City?
At 2.24 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VLYM7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06907700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.