Black River at Jonesville L&D
Critical Stages
49' - Action
50' - Flood
52' - Moderate
60' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:00 AM CST 12/13/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 35.78 ft
Flow: 50.3 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/13 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 PM 12/13 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 12 AM 12/14 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 AM 12/14 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 12 PM 12/14 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 PM 12/14 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 12 AM 12/15 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM 12/13 | 35.78 | 50.3 |
| 4:00 AM 12/13 | 35.71 | 49.9 |
| 3:00 AM 12/13 | 35.74 | 50.1 |
| 2:00 AM 12/13 | 35.75 | 50.1 |
| 1:00 AM 12/13 | 35.75 | 50.1 |
| 12:00 AM 12/13 | 35.74 | 50.1 |
| 11:00 PM 12/12 | 35.74 | 50.1 |
| 10:00 PM 12/12 | 35.73 | 50 |
| 9:00 PM 12/12 | 35.76 | 50.2 |
| 8:00 PM 12/12 | 35.73 | 50 |
| 7:00 PM 12/12 | 35.66 | 49.5 |
| 6:00 PM 12/12 | 35.74 | 50.1 |
| 5:00 PM 12/12 | 35.73 | 50 |
| 4:00 PM 12/12 | 35.7 | 49.8 |
| 3:00 PM 12/12 | 35.69 | 49.7 |
| 2:00 PM 12/12 | -9999 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/12 | 35.73 | 50 |
| 12:00 PM 12/12 | 35.71 | 49.9 |
| 11:00 AM 12/12 | 35.69 | 49.7 |
| 10:00 AM 12/12 | 35.69 | 49.7 |
| 9:00 AM 12/12 | 35.74 | 50.1 |
| 8:00 AM 12/12 | 35.59 | 49.1 |
| 7:00 AM 12/12 | 35.06 | 45.9 |
| 6:00 AM 12/12 | 35.67 | 49.6 |
| 5:00 AM 12/12 | 35.69 | 49.7 |
| 4:00 AM 12/12 | 35.67 | 49.6 |
| 3:00 AM 12/12 | 35.67 | 49.6 |
| 2:00 AM 12/12 | 35.64 | 49.4 |
| 1:00 AM 12/12 | 35.65 | 49.5 |
| 12:00 AM 12/12 | 35.65 | 49.5 |
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.