Black River at Watertown
Critical Stages
8' - Action
10' - Flood
12' - Moderate
14' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:30 AM EST 12/18/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.63 ft
Flow: 2.31 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/18 | 3.3 | 1.85 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 3.3 | 1.85 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 3.3 | 1.85 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 3.3 | 1.85 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 3.7 | 2.41 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 4.4 | 3.61 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 5.1 | 5.07 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 5.9 | 7.11 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 6.3 | 8.27 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM 12/18 | 3.63 | 2.31 |
| 12:15 AM 12/18 | 3.63 | 2.31 |
| 12:00 AM 12/18 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 11:45 PM 12/17 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 11:30 PM 12/17 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 11:15 PM 12/17 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 11:00 PM 12/17 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 10:45 PM 12/17 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 10:30 PM 12/17 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 10:15 PM 12/17 | 3.64 | 2.33 |
| 10:00 PM 12/17 | 3.63 | 2.31 |
| 9:45 PM 12/17 | 3.63 | 2.31 |
| 9:30 PM 12/17 | 3.62 | 2.3 |
| 9:15 PM 12/17 | 3.62 | 2.3 |
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 3.62 | 2.3 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 3.62 | 2.3 |
| 8:30 PM 12/17 | 3.62 | 2.3 |
| 8:15 PM 12/17 | 3.62 | 2.3 |
| 8:00 PM 12/17 | 3.61 | 2.28 |
| 7:45 PM 12/17 | 3.61 | 2.28 |
| 7:30 PM 12/17 | 3.6 | 2.27 |
| 7:15 PM 12/17 | 3.55 | 2.19 |
| 7:00 PM 12/17 | 3.55 | 2.19 |
| 6:45 PM 12/17 | 3.56 | 2.21 |
| 6:30 PM 12/17 | 3.6 | 2.27 |
| 6:15 PM 12/17 | 3.61 | 2.28 |
| 6:00 PM 12/17 | 3.61 | 2.28 |
| 5:45 PM 12/17 | 3.62 | 2.3 |
| 5:30 PM 12/17 | 3.6 | 2.27 |
| 5:15 PM 12/17 | 3.61 | 2.28 |
14' -
Major flood, heavy commercial, industrial, and residential damages in Watertown, Carthage, and Dexter. Flooding on Huntington Street and River Street in Watertown.
12' -
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' -
Flood stage, farmland flooding begins in the Flats with some roads flooded. Minor damages to riverfront commercial properties in Dexter.
8' -
Action stage, minor agricultural flooding in the Flats area near Castorland and Croghan.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 10, 1998 | 16.02 |
| Apr 12, 1993 | 14.2 |
| Apr 17, 2014 | 13.81 |
| Jan 1, 1985 | 13.15 |
| Dec 31, 1984 | 13.01 |
| Mar 16, 1977 | 12.84 |
| Apr 30, 2011 | 12.7 |
| Apr 5, 1963 | 12.43 |
| Apr 18, 1994 | 12.19 |
| May 22, 1969 | 11.86 |
| Apr 20, 1982 | 11.65 |
| Dec 16, 1984 | 11.64 |
| Dec 16, 1983 | 11.64 |
| Apr 9, 1928 | 11.6 |
| Mar 19, 1990 | 11.46 |
| May 5, 1972 | 11.32 |
| Apr 26, 1926 | 11.3 |
| Mar 24, 1948 | 11.09 |
| Feb 23, 1981 | 11.02 |
| Apr 14, 2001 | 11.01 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
