River stage
Zuni, Blackwater River
- River level
- 14.98 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 17.80 ft
- Recent low
- 14.45 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ZUNV2
- 30-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Average
- 15.18 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.14 ft
In brief
The Blackwater River at Zuni, VA read 14.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.02 ft below action stage. That is 0.19 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ZUNV2
Water 68 °F (20 °C)
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.14 ft | 2020-09-20 |
| 2 | 25.04 ft | 2013-06-11 |
| 3 | 24.34 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 4 | 23.11 ft | 2020-11-13 |
| 5 | 23.05 ft | 2021-02-20 |
| 6 | 22.98 ft | 2025-03-20 |
| 7 | 22.36 ft | 2016-02-06 |
| 8 | 22.24 ft | 2014-05-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
Thomas Woods Trail begins to flood near the northeastern approach to the bridge over the Blackwater River.
- 24.00 ft
The bridge on Thomas Woods Trail over the Blackwater River begins to flood.
- 36.00 ft
Gage height reporting limit.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Blackwater River flooding at Zuni?
No. The Blackwater River at Zuni is at 14.98 ft, 7.02 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Zuni?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft and minor flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Blackwater River has been at Zuni?
The highest crest on record is 25.14 ft, on 2020-09-20.
Is the Blackwater River high or low right now at Zuni?
At 14.98 ft it is higher than 55% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Zuni, Blackwater River?
The water temperature at Zuni, Blackwater River is 68 °F (20.0 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ZUNV2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02047783). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.