Independence River at Donnattsburg NY

Lewis County, New York · USGS gauge 04256000 · NWS DNNN6 · New York river levels

Is Independence River at Donnattsburg NY flooding right now?

Independence River at Donnattsburg NY measured 3.44 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge. Its action level is 8 ft; action level is not flood stage.

Gauge height

3.44 ft

as of 30 min ago

Streamflow

63 cfs

data refreshed 14 min ago

The highest crest on record was 13.43 ft on Sun, Dec 30, 1984.

Streamflow outlook

NOAA National Water Model forecast, issued 12 hours ago. The NWM models discharge for every river reach in the country, including the many gauges the National Weather Service does not forecast individually. It is a model, not an official NWS river forecast, and it predicts flow rather than water level.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	8 ft	4.6 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
13.43 ft	1984-12-30

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Beaver River at Croghan NY	11.0 mi	Lewis County
Moose River at Mckeever NY	14.6 mi	Herkimer County
Black River near Boonville NY	16.3 mi	Oneida County
Woods Lake Outlet near Big Moose NY	20.6 mi	Herkimer County
Honnedaga Lake Tributary No. 2 near Forest Lodge NY	27.7 mi	Herkimer County

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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast