River stage
Blackwater River (VA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Blackwater River (VA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Blackwater River levels, gauge by gauge
The Blackwater River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Blackwater River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Dendron, VA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Blackwater River (AL, FL) different river, same name
- Blackwater River (MO) different river, same name
- Blackwater River (WV) different river, same name
- Nottoway River 6 gauges
- James River (VA) 15 gauges
- Roanoke River 18 gauges
- Rappahannock River 4 gauges
- Rivanna River 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Blackwater River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Blackwater River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Blackwater River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Dendron is at 31.81 ft; Franklin is at 1.01 ft; Zuni is at 14.98 ft.
Where is the Blackwater River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Blackwater River in Virginia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.