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SwedenBlackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni water level
River gauge, Blackwater River, Virginia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 25.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 63 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni reads 15.14 ft, a normal level.
It is 7.86 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 14.97 ft and 15.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 63 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.14 ftSeptember 20, 2020
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 23.00 ft, still 7.86 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 36.00 ft
- Gage height reporting limit.
- 24.00 ft
- The bridge on Thomas Woods Trail over the Blackwater River begins to flood.
- 23.00 ft
- Thomas Woods Trail begins to flood near the northeastern approach to the bridge over the Blackwater River.
- 15.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.14 ft | September 20, 2020 |
| 2 | 25.04 ft | June 11, 2013 |
| 3 | 24.34 ft | October 10, 2016 |
| 4 | 23.11 ft | November 13, 2020 |
| 5 | 23.05 ft | February 20, 2021 |
| 6 | 22.98 ft | March 20, 2025 |
| 7 | 22.36 ft | February 6, 2016 |
| 8 | 22.24 ft | May 1, 2014 |
| 9 | 22.15 ft | February 25, 2019 |
| 10 | 21.93 ft | February 18, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.41 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Blackwater River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River near DendronRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 31.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| Blackwater River near FranklinRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 0.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Blackwater River at Hwys 58/258 at FranklinRiver gauge, Blackwater River | −0.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.76 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Drain at Lakewood Park Drain near Newport NewsRiver gauge, Storm Drain | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Nottoway River near SebrellRiver gauge, Nottoway River | 3.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Storm Drain at Rivers Rdg Cir near Newport NewsRiver gauge, Storm Drain | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Storm Drain at Craneybrook Lane at EdgefieldRiver gauge, Storm Drain | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Storm Drain West of Garrett Drive at HamptonRiver gauge, Storm Drain West of Garrett Drive | 0.0 cfs | Low | −0.8 cfs | 25 mi |
| Storm Drain at Coliseum Drive at HamptonRiver gauge, Storm Drain | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Storm Drain at Sheppard Avenue near NorfolkRiver gauge, Storm Drain | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 7.86 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM EDT, the water level was 15.14 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni?
The highest level on record is 25.14 ft on September 20, 2020.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02047783(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.90654, -76.81996(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 15.14 ft | 2026-10-21 07:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 25.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 07:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 63 °F | 2026-10-20 06:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Blackwater River at Route 620 near Zuni (usgs:02047783). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/blackwater-river-at-route-620-near-zuni
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer