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Black River 5 miles W of Malaga
Critical Stages
12' - Action
18' - Flood
21' - Moderate
22' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:30 PM MST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.21 ft
Flow: 0.0083 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 6:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 6:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 6:00 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 5:45 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 5:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 5:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 5:00 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 4:45 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 4:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 4:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 4:00 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 3:45 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 3:30 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
| 3:15 PM 12/14 | 1.21 | 0.0083 |
21' -
the river reaches moderate flood stage. All area roads are impassable, and the river gage shelter is likely inaccessible.
18' -
the river reaches minor flood stage, and area rangeland continues flooding. Low water crossings and other low-lying areas along nearby roads are flooded.
12' -
the river reaches bankfull. At stages above 12 feet, area rangeland begins to flood. Low water crossings at State Route 396, Ogden Road, and Higby Road are completely inundated and impassable.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1966 | 21.7 |
| Jan 1, 1908 | 20.5 |
| Sep 21, 1941 | 19 |
| Sep 19, 2014 | 18.09 |
| Sep 23, 1955 | 14.7 |
| May 30, 1965 | 13.95 |
| Jun 2, 1978 | 12.87 |
| Apr 24, 1954 | 12.6 |
| Aug 31, 1963 | 12.35 |
| Oct 2, 1955 | 10.77 |
| May 31, 1948 | 9.82 |
| Jul 6, 1968 | 9.35 |
| Jun 24, 1986 | 9.08 |
| Sep 19, 1985 | 8.93 |
| Sep 2, 1972 | 8.87 |
| Jul 6, 1960 | 8.83 |
| Jun 30, 1967 | 8.68 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
