Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount, Va Realtime Data
BLACKWATER RIVER NEAR ROCKY MOUNT, VA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
55
Discharge (cfs)
2.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 02056900
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 54 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.95 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 76 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
There are no major tributaries or dams directly affecting this stretch of the river. Seasonal trends indicate that the river generally experiences higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Blackwater River is known for its unique color, which is caused by tannins leached from surrounding vegetation. Additionally, the river is home to a variety of fish species, including smallmouth bass and redbreast sunfish.
August 11, 2026
| Elevation | 903.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.95 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 54.2 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 70% |
| Year Over Year Average | 80 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,100 cfs |
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