Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 12:15AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:15 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 12:22 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 10:00 AM

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 7:58AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:58 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 7:29AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:29 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.