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Black River at Watertown

National Weather Service gauge ARTN6 · New York · Jefferson County · 43.9858, -75.9246 · USGS 04260500

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 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding12.0 ft
Major flooding14.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftAction stage, minor agricultural flooding in the Flats area near Castorland and Croghan.
10.0 ftFlood stage, farmland flooding begins in the Flats with some roads flooded. Minor damages to riverfront commercial properties in Dexter.
12.0 ftModerate flood, widespread farmland flooding in the Flats. Numerous road closures in Castorland, Denmark, Lowville, and Carthage. Some residential properties flooded in the Flats.
14.0 ftMajor flood, heavy commercial, industrial, and residential damages in Watertown, Carthage, and Dexter. Flooding on Huntington Street and River Street in Watertown.

Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.

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