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, VAStation Name: BLACKWATER RIVER ABOVE MAPLE BRANCH NR REDWOOD, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 869 feet
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 31°F
L: 10°F

Mon
H: 38°F
L: 14°F

Tue
H: 37°F
L: 24°F

Wed
H: 42°F
L: 26°F

Thu
H: 36°F
L: 19°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:21 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:19 PM - 3:49 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM6:51 AM - 8:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 7:13PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 7:12PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 7:13PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Wind Advisory issued January 31 at 7:13PM EST until February 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson, and Roanoke Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 7:12PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 7:13PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, and Stokes Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 31 at 7:12PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Due to the cold, persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:21 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:19 PM - 3:49 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM6:51 AM - 8:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:33 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 12:52 AM
Moonset: 7:55 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:22 AM - 2:52 AM2:11 PM - 4:41 PM
Minor Periods
6:19 PM - 7:49 PM7:25 AM - 8:55 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:33 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:42 AM
Moonset: 8:24 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:12 AM - 3:42 AM2:59 PM - 5:29 PM
Minor Periods
7:27 PM - 8:57 PM7:54 AM - 9:24 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:33 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 2:28 AM
Moonset: 8:49 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:58 AM - 4:28 AM3:44 PM - 6:14 PM
Minor Periods
8:31 PM - 10:01 PM8:19 AM - 9:49 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:33 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 3:11 AM
Moonset: 9:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:41 AM - 5:11 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
9:33 PM - 11:03 PM8:43 AM - 10:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
