RIVER GAUGE · BLACK RIVER
Black River at Watertown
Jefferson County, New York
Water level3.19 ft
Flow1,710 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Major flood, heavy commercial, industrial, and residential damages in Watertown, Carthage, and Dexter. Flooding on Huntington Street and River Street in Watertown.
- 12 ft
Moderate flood, widespread farmland flooding in the Flats. Numerous road closures in Castorland, Denmark, Lowville, and Carthage. Some residential properties flooded in the Flats.
- 10 ft
Flood stage, farmland flooding begins in the Flats with some roads flooded. Minor damages to riverfront commercial properties in Dexter.
- 8 ft
Action stage, minor agricultural flooding in the Flats area near Castorland and Croghan.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 1998 | 16.02 ft | 55,500 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 14.2 ft | 42,600 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2014 | 13.81 ft | 42,500 cfs |
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