Blackwater River near Rocky Mount
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.9 ft on Nov 5, 1985 (historic crest)
- 19.9 ft on Apr 21, 1992 (historic crest)
- 17.5 ft on Sep 8, 1987 (historic crest)
- 16.4 ft on Sep 22, 1979 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | ROUTE 709 NEAR GOGGINSVILLE IS FLOODED. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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