Black River at Jonesville L&D
Critical Stages
49' - Action
50' - Flood
52' - Moderate
60' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 PM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 35.33 ft
Flow: 47.5 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/16 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 35.33 | 47.5 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 35.32 | 47.5 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 35.35 | 47.6 |
| 1:00 PM 12/16 | 35.31 | 47.4 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 35.34 | 47.6 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 35.35 | 47.6 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | -9999 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 35.34 | 47.6 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 35.35 | 47.6 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 35.36 | 47.7 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | -9999 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 35.38 | 47.8 |
| 3:00 AM 12/16 | 35.39 | 47.9 |
| 2:00 AM 12/16 | 35.39 | 47.9 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 35.42 | 48.1 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 35.2 | 46.7 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 35.33 | 47.5 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 35.34 | 47.6 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | -9999 | -999 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 35.39 | 47.9 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 35.39 | 47.9 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 35.42 | 48.1 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 35.44 | 48.2 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 35.48 | 48.4 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 35.49 | 48.5 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 35.52 | 48.7 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 35.54 | 48.8 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 35.52 | 48.7 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 35.54 | 48.8 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 35.55 | 48.9 |
67.09' -
The Little River Recreation Area is inaccessible.
66' -
The second floor of the control house at Jonesville Lock and Dam is flooded.
61.1' -
Jonesville Landing Recreation Area is inaccessible.
61' -
The Harrisonburg Recreation Area is inaccessible.
59' -
The Clayton Recreation Area is inaccessible.
58' -
The Jonesville Lock and Dam Recreation Area is inaccessible.
52.7' -
The Fort Necessity Recreation Area is inaccessible.
52' -
Backwater flooding on right bank threatens residences.
51.4' -
The Columbia Recreation Area is inaccessible.
50' -
Highway 124 south near the town of Larto starts to flood. Backwater flooding begins in unprotected areas on right bank.
42' -
Water begins to top the lock.
40' -
Access Road to lock begins to flood on the riverside of levee.
39.5' -
Locking operations ceases at the lock and dam.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| May 3, 1927 | 64.5 |
| May 17, 1973 | 59.65 |
| May 14, 1991 | 55.3 |
| May 16, 1975 | 55.01 |
| May 22, 2019 | 54.5 |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 53.7 |
| Feb 6, 1974 | 53.6 |
| Apr 26, 2019 | 53.6 |
| Apr 29, 1979 | 53.5 |
| Jan 9, 1983 | 53.5 |
| May 30, 1983 | 52.9 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | 52.8 |
| Mar 18, 2016 | 52.07 |
| Apr 23, 2019 | 51.3 |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 51.3 |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 51.2 |
| Feb 29, 2020 | 50.9 |
| Apr 26, 2020 | 50.8 |
| Mar 17, 2019 | 50.4 |
| Jun 11, 1990 | 50.3 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
