Is the Black River flooding?

New York · 2 gauges · New York river levels

The Black River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in New York. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New York river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Black River at Watertown NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.02 ft on 10 January 1998, carrying 55,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1869 (127 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.02 ft, 13.0 ft below that record.

Drains 1,864 sq mi · gauge elevation 374 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record