Black River near Jeddo water level

Name: Black River near Jeddo water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Black River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.00ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM EDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 17.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Black River near Jeddo, where the gauge shows 3.00 ft.

It is 14.00 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.99 ft – 3.09 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.90 ftFebruary 12, 2009

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 17.00 ft.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.90 ft	February 12, 2009
2	16.72 ft	February 22, 1997
3	15.73 ft	December 28, 2008
4	15.41 ft	February 10, 2001
5	14.79 ft	May 24, 2004
6	8.10 ft	January 25, 1999

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Black River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Black River at Elyria OHRiver gauge, Black River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	125 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mill Creek near AvocaRiver gauge, Mill Creek	0.90 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	9 mi
St. Clair River at Port HuronRiver gauge, St. Clair River	578.24 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	15 mi
Belle River at MemphisRiver gauge, Belle River	15.5 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	19 mi
Perch Creek at SarniaRiver gauge, Perch Creek	2.49 m	Low	−0.04 m	31 km
East Branch Coon Creek at ArmadaRiver gauge, East Branch Coon Creek	0.6 cfs	Normal	±0	25 mi
Bear Creek below BrigdenRiver gauge, Bear Creek	3.93 m	Normal	+0.01 m	46 km
East Pond Creek at RomeoRiver gauge, East Pond Creek	5.8 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	30 mi
Bear Creek near PetroliaRiver gauge, Bear Creek	4.12 m	Normal	+0.01 m	49 km

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Black River near Jeddo?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.00 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 Jeddo today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.00 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Black River near Jeddo rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Black River near Jeddo 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 Jeddo?

The highest level on record is 16.90 ft on February 12, 2009.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04159492 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.15086, -82.62465 (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	3.00 ft	2026-10-18 20:00	Provisional
Flow	17.6 cfs	2026-10-18 20:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Black River near Jeddo (usgs:04159492). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/black-river-near-jeddo

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer