Water Temperature of the Blackwater River in Rocky Mount, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, May 19, 2025, 5:55 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Maple Branch; Maggodee Creek; Redwood, VASponsored Content
Station Name: BLACKWATER RIVER ABOVE MAPLE BRANCH NR REDWOOD, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 869 feet / 265 meters
Nearest Address:
Knoll Ridge Ln
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Franklin County
GPS Coordinates: 37.05227778, -79.8268333
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Weather for Rocky Mount, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 46%
Feels Like: 100.5°F
Wind: W 5.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 8.7
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 95°F
L: 72°F

Tue
H: 95°F
L: 70°F

Wed
H: 89°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 87°F
L: 69°F

Fri
H: 89°F
L: 67°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 2:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:33 AM - 2:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:57 PM - 7:27 PM2:27 AM - 3:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 7:41AM EDT until July 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 7:41 AM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by 4 to locally 8 inches of rainfall last night. Many creeks and streams are near crest, and will gradually recede through this morning into early afternoon. * WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the following county, Caswell. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 738 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding remains widespread given 4 to locally 8 inches of rain that fell Sunday evening into early this morning. Portions of Highway 158 near the 2000 block and the 5000 block remain flooded and closed, as well as portions of Highway 86 S near the Gatewood area. Other roads remain flooded and impassible as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yanceyville. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain away from river banks and culverts as they may be unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 7:37AM EDT until July 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 7:37 AM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by 4 to locally 8 inches of rainfall last night. Many creeks and streams are near crest, and will gradually recede through this morning into early afternoon. * WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the following county, Caswell. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 733 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding remains widespread given 4 to locally 8 inches of rain that fell Sunday evening into early this morning. Portions of Highway 158 near the 2000 block and the 5000 block remain flooded and closed, as well as portions of Highway 86 S near the Gatewood area. Other roads remain flooded and impassible as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yanceyville, Bethel, Providence, Jericho, Prospect Hill, Camp Springs and Milton. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain away from river banks and culverts as they may be unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 7:41AM EDT until July 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 7:41 AM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by 4 to locally 8 inches of rainfall last night. Many creeks and streams are near crest, and will gradually recede through this morning into early afternoon. * WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the following county, Caswell. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 738 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding remains widespread given 4 to locally 8 inches of rain that fell Sunday evening into early this morning. Portions of Highway 158 near the 2000 block and the 5000 block remain flooded and closed, as well as portions of Highway 86 S near the Gatewood area. Other roads remain flooded and impassible as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yanceyville. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain away from river banks and culverts as they may be unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 7:37AM EDT until July 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 7:37 AM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by 4 to locally 8 inches of rainfall last night. Many creeks and streams are near crest, and will gradually recede through this morning into early afternoon. * WHERE...A portion of north central North Carolina, including the following county, Caswell. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 733 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding remains widespread given 4 to locally 8 inches of rain that fell Sunday evening into early this morning. Portions of Highway 158 near the 2000 block and the 5000 block remain flooded and closed, as well as portions of Highway 86 S near the Gatewood area. Other roads remain flooded and impassible as well. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Yanceyville, Bethel, Providence, Jericho, Prospect Hill, Camp Springs and Milton. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain away from river banks and culverts as they may be unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
Flood Warning issued July 7 at 8:02AM EDT until July 7 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 8:02 AM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by 4 to locally 8 inches of rain that fell last night. Many flooded creeks and streams are near crest, and will gradually recede through this morning into early afternoon. * WHERE...A portion of south central Virginia, including the following county, Halifax. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain impassible due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 756 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported that multiple roads remain flooded and impassible this morning. This includes Cedar Grove Road, Hudson Road, Paradise Road and Bethel Hill Road, in addition to others. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Barker Creek, Birch Creek, Bales Spring Branch, Banister River, Big Toby Creek, Ballous Creek, Aarons Creek and Big Bluewing Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... South Boston, Virgilina, Turbeville, Ingram, Milton, Cluster Springs and Alton. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Remain away from river banks and culverts as they may be unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.5°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 2:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:33 AM - 2:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:57 PM - 7:27 PM2:27 AM - 3:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.1°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 11:58 PM
Moonset: 3:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:25 AM - 2:55 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:55 PM - 8:25 PM3:09 AM - 4:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:19 PM - 3:49 PM
Minor Periods
7:49 PM - 9:19 PM4:01 AM - 5:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.7°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 12:52 AM
Moonset: 5:30 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:22 AM - 2:52 AM2:14 PM - 4:44 PM
Minor Periods
8:34 PM - 10:04 PM5:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 AM
Moonset: 6:35 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:17 AM - 3:47 AM3:08 PM - 5:38 PM
Minor Periods
9:14 PM - 10:44 PM6:05 AM - 7:35 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5