BLACK RIVER AT WATERTOWN NY
Is BLACK RIVER AT WATERTOWN NY flooding right now?
No — BLACK RIVER AT WATERTOWN NY is at 2.71 ft, 7.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 59 min ago.
Gauge height
2.71 ft
Streamflow
1,170 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.02 ft on Sat, Jan 10, 1998.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.02 ft | 1998-01-10 |
| 14.2 ft | 1993-04-12 |
| 13.81 ft | 2014-04-17 |
| 13.15 ft | 1985-01-01 |
| 13.01 ft | 1984-12-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| SANDY CREEK NEAR ADAMS NY | 14.0 mi | Jefferson County |
| BEAVER RIVER AT CROGHAN NY | 26.5 mi | Lewis County |
| TROUT BROOK UPSTREAM OF CR-48 AT CENTERVILLE NY | 30.8 mi | Oswego County |
| NORTH BRANCH SALMON RIVER AT REDFIELD NY | 31.1 mi | Oswego County |
| SALMON RIVER AT PINEVILLE NY | 31.9 mi | Oswego County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.