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

Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 11:15AM EDT until July 22 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 11:15 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, in south central Virginia, City of Martinsville and Henry. In southwest Virginia, Carroll, Floyd and Patrick. In west central Virginia, Franklin. * WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1115 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Big Reed Island Creek, Archies Creek, Anglin Branch, Big Chestnut Creek, Beaver Creek, Ararat River and Bassett Branch. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Martinsville... Hillsville... Stuart... Woolwine... Spencer... Bassett... Ararat... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.