Black River below Dadville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 22.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 26.4 ft on Jan 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 25.7 ft on Apr 16, 2014 (historic crest)
- 25.0 ft on Apr 12, 1993 (historic crest)
- 24.3 ft on Dec 31, 1984 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.0 ft | Minor agricultural lowland flooding in the flats. East Martinsburg Road may be flooded. |
|---|---|
| 22.0 ft | Flood stage, widespread farmland flooding in the flats. Several roads may be closed in Glenfield, Martinsburg, and Lowville. |
| 24.0 ft | Moderate flood, flooding threatens residential, agriculture, and livestock in the flats. Numerous road closures along the river. Some residential flooding in portions of Carthage and Castorland. |
| 25.0 ft | Major flood, widespread residential and agricultural flooding in the flats. Numerous road closures all along the river. Widespread residential and commercial flooding in Carthage and Castorland. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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