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Black River near Annapolis
Critical Stages
6' - Action
8' - Flood
15' - Moderate
25' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 PM CST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.33 ft
Flow: 0.244 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/6 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 12 AM 12/7 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 6 AM 12/7 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 12 PM 12/7 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 6 PM 12/7 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 12 AM 12/8 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 6 AM 12/8 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 12 PM 12/8 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 6 PM 12/8 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 12 AM 12/9 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 6 AM 12/9 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 12 PM 12/9 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 6 PM 12/9 | 4.3 | 0.235 |
| 12 AM 12/10 | 4.2 | 0.207 |
| 6 AM 12/10 | 4.2 | 0.207 |
| 12 PM 12/10 | 4.2 | 0.207 |
| 6 PM 12/10 | 4.2 | 0.207 |
| 12 AM 12/11 | 4.2 | 0.207 |
| 6 AM 12/11 | 4.2 | 0.207 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 PM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 1:00 PM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 12:45 PM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 12:30 PM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 12:15 PM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 12:00 PM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 11:45 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 11:30 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 11:15 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 11:00 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 10:45 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 10:30 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 10:15 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 9:45 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 4.33 | 0.244 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 4.34 | 0.247 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 4.34 | 0.247 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 4.34 | 0.247 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 4.34 | 0.247 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 4.34 | 0.247 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 4.34 | 0.247 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 4.34 | 0.247 |
27.38' -
This is the RECORD FLOOD LEVEL that was reached on November 14 1993.
24.5' -
The Highway K bridge downstream of the gage begins flooding.
21' -
Highway 21 at Circle Drive in Lesterville begins flooding.
20.5' -
One house on Cirle Drive in Lesterville will flood near this height.
17' -
When the Black River gets to this level, the Highway 21 bridge upstream in Lesterville on the East Fork of the Black River may start flooding about 6 to 8 hours earlier.
14' -
Flooding begins along County Road 146 Champion Springs Road... the road leading to the gage.
9' -
County Road 372 will begin flooding near this height.
8' -
Annapolis Road on the east bank of the Black River south of Lesterville begins flooding close to this height. This is the only road directly connecting Annapolis and Lesterville.
5' -
Near this height, Peola Road begins flooding along the west bank of the Black River south of Lesterville.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 1993 | 27.38 |
| Nov 19, 1985 | 25.81 |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 23.23 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 22.12 |
| Nov 2, 1972 | 21.55 |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 21.54 |
| May 13, 2002 | 21.4 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 20.29 |
| Jun 8, 1945 | 20.1 |
| Mar 28, 1977 | 20.06 |
| Mar 19, 2008 | 20.03 |
| Dec 29, 2015 | 19.8 |
| Feb 24, 1985 | 19.63 |
| Apr 12, 1979 | 19.31 |
| Apr 4, 1957 | 19.3 |
| Feb 10, 1966 | 18.9 |
| May 11, 1943 | 18.9 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 18.84 |
| Apr 30, 1983 | 18.65 |
| Jan 30, 1969 | 18.43 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
