Blackwater River near Valley City
Critical Stages
17' - Action
22' - Flood
25' - Moderate
31' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: Low Threshold
Stage: 2.57 ft
Flow: 0.008 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 2.57 | 0.008 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 2.57 | 0.008 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 2.58 | 0.008 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 2.6 | 0.008 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 2.59 | 0.008 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 2.6 | 0.008 |
31' -
Extensive flooding of rural property and many roads occurs.
25' -
County Highway E near Valley City and Highway 23 near the Perry State Wildlife Area are under water.
22' -
Woodlands and farm fields along the river begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2020 | 34.31 |
| Aug 7, 2017 | 33.83 |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 33.62 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 33.16 |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 32.91 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 32.42 |
| Jun 1, 2013 | 32.39 |
| May 22, 2019 | 32.15 |
| Sep 14, 1961 | 31.75 |
| Jun 7, 2001 | 31.5 |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 31.4 |
| May 1, 2019 | 31.18 |
| Jul 20, 1965 | 31.15 |
| Apr 21, 1973 | 31.08 |
| May 9, 2002 | 31 |
| Jul 6, 2019 | 30.92 |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 30.7 |
| Apr 16, 1960 | 30.4 |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 30.12 |
| Apr 28, 2009 | 30.03 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.