Blackwater River (VA) above Franklin
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.8 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.8 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.8 ft; major flooding begins at 18.8 ft.
| Action stage | 6.8 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.8 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.8 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.8 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.1 ft on Sep 18, 1999 (historic crest)
- 21.6 ft on Oct 10, 2006 (historic crest)
- 20.8 ft on Aug 19, 1940 (historic crest)
- 16.1 ft on Mar 10, 1944 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.8 ft | A portion of Barretts Landing River Walk is innundated in Downtown Franklin area. |
|---|---|
| 11.8 ft | 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. |
| 12.3 ft | A portion of State Route 611, Joyners Bridge Road, in Isle of Wight County is flooded. |
| 14.8 ft | Moderate flooding, access road to water treatment plant begins to floods. |
| 15.4 ft | Stage of the 25-year flood. |
| 18.8 ft | Major flooding begins. |
| 19.8 ft | Flooded up to the corner of Main and 2nd Streets. |
| 20.8 ft | 2nd and Mechanic Streets flooded, Bowers Road residences flooded. |
| 25.1 ft | Flood of record during Hurricane Floyd |
| 30.0 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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