Forecasts for the Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.Vertical datum height surveyed by the USGS
Historic Crests
(1) 25.11 ft on 09/18/1999
(2) 21.61 ft on 10/10/2006
(3) 20.84 ft on 08/19/1940
(4) 16.11 ft on 03/10/1944
(5) 15.98 ft on 09/14/1960 Show More Historic Crests
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 8.52 ft on 12/21/2023 (P)
(2) 12.46 ft on 02/20/2021
(3) 13.49 ft on 11/14/2020
(4) 14.49 ft on 09/20/2020
(5) 11.04 ft on 09/11/2020 Show More Recent Crests
(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map
is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates
provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos
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30
River stage sensor operating limit
25.11
Flood of record during Hurricane Floyd
20.8
2nd and Mechanic Streets flooded, Bowers Road residences flooded.
19.8
Flooded up to the corner of Main and 2nd Streets.
18.84
Major flooding begins.
15.43
Stage of the 25-year flood.
14.8
Moderate flooding, access road to water treatment plant begins to floods.
12.3
A portion of State Route 611, Joyners Bridge Road, in Isle of Wight County is flooded.
11.8
A portion of State Route 611 in Southampton County, Joyners Bridge Road, is innundated. A portion of State Route 619, in Isle of Wight County, is flooded.
10.8
A portion of Barretts Landing River Walk is innundated in Downtown Franklin area.
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NWS Information
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