Black River at Boonville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.5 ft on Mar 28, 1913 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Dec 30, 1984 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on Apr 18, 1982 (historic crest)
- 11.3 ft on May 20, 1969 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Action stage, minor agricultural lowland flooding begins downstream in the Flats area. East Martinsburg Road may be closed. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flood stage, widespread farmland flooding in the Flats area. Several roads may be closed in Glenfield, Martinsburg, and Lowville. |
| 11.0 ft | Moderate flood, widespread farmland flooding and road closures all along the river. Some residential flooding in portions of Carthage and Castorland. |
| 12.0 ft | Major flood, widespread flooding of commercial, industrial, and residential areas throughout the Black River Valley. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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