River stage
Davis, Blackwater River
- River level
- 4.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.28 ft
- Recent high
- 6.24 ft
- Recent low
- 1.49 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BWRW2
- 30-day change
- +1.71 ft
- Average
- 2.20 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.67 ft
In brief
The Blackwater River at Davis, WV read 4.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.44 ft below action stage. That is 1.71 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BWRW2
Water 56 °F (14 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.67 ft | 1985-11-05 |
| 2 | 13.60 ft | 1994-02-09 |
| 3 | 13.20 ft | 1924-03-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
WATER REACHES HOUSES NEAR RIVER
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Blackwater River flooding at Davis?
No. The Blackwater River at Davis is at 4.06 ft, 12.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Davis?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16.5 ft and minor flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Blackwater River has been at Davis?
The highest crest on record is 17.67 ft, on 1985-11-05.
Is the Blackwater River high or low right now at Davis?
At 4.06 ft it is higher than 93% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Davis, Blackwater River?
The water temperature at Davis, Blackwater River is 56 °F (13.6 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.6 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BWRW2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03066000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.