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SwedenBlack River near Boonville water level
River gauge, Black River, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 654 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Black River near Boonville is at 4.85 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.15 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.27 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.55 ft and 5.23 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.50 ftMarch 28, 1913
- Forecast peak
- 4.90 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Black River near Boonville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 5.15 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Major flood, widespread flooding of commercial, industrial, and residential areas throughout the Black River Valley.
- 11.00 ft
- Moderate flood, widespread farmland flooding and road closures all along the river. Some residential flooding in portions of Carthage and Castorland.
- 10.00 ft
- Flood stage, widespread farmland flooding in the Flats area. Several roads may be closed in Glenfield, Martinsburg, and Lowville.
- 8.00 ft
- Action stage, minor agricultural lowland flooding begins downstream in the Flats area. East Martinsburg Road may be closed.
- 4.85 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.50 ft | March 28, 1913 |
| 2 | 11.41 ft | December 30, 1984 |
| 3 | 11.31 ft | April 18, 1982 |
| 4 | 11.27 ft | May 20, 1969 |
| 5 | 11.25 ft | October 3, 1945 |
| 6 | 11.25 ft | January 9, 1998 |
| 7 | 11.03 ft | January 13, 2018 |
| 8 | 10.79 ft | April 11, 1993 |
| 9 | 10.66 ft | April 29, 2011 |
| 10 | 10.65 ft | May 3, 1972 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 1.14 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Black River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River at North SpringfieldRiver gauge, Black River | 117 cfs | Normal | −14.0 cfs | 141 mi |
| Black River at WatertownRiver gauge, Black River | 4.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 45 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose River at McKeeverRiver gauge, Moose River | 3.77 ft | Normal | −0.51 ft | 12 mi |
| Independence River at DonnattsburgRiver gauge, Independence River | 187 cfs | Normal | −90.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Hinckley Reservoir at HinckleyReservoir, Hinckley Reservoir | 1,201.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.39 ft | 17 mi |
| Mohawk River below Delta Dam near RomeRiver gauge, Mohawk River | 140 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| West Canada Creek near WilmurtRiver gauge, West Canada Creek | 529 cfs | Normal | −247.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Fish Creek at Becks GroveRiver gauge, Fish Creek | 437 cfs | Normal | −39.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Black Creek near GrayRiver gauge, Black Creek | 68.9 cfs | Normal | −27.1 cfs | 24 mi |
| North Branch Salmon River at RedfieldRiver gauge, North Branch Salmon River | 166 cfs | Normal | −87.0 cfs | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Black River near Boonville?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.15 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Black River near Boonville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.85 ft. Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River near Boonville rising or falling?
Down 0.27 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River near Boonville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River near Boonville?
The highest level on record is 12.50 ft on March 28, 1913.
Is Black River near Boonville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04252500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.51161, -75.30678(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.85 ft | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 654 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Black River near Boonville (usgs:04252500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/black-river-near-boonville
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