12' - Major flood, widespread flooding of commercial, industrial, and residential areas throughout the Black River Valley.
11' - Moderate flood, widespread farmland flooding and road closures all along the river. Some residential flooding in portions of Carthage and Castorland.
10' - Flood stage, widespread farmland flooding in the Flats area. Several roads may be closed in Glenfield, Martinsburg, and Lowville.
8' - Action stage, minor agricultural lowland flooding begins downstream in the Flats area. East Martinsburg Road may be closed.