Station Name: INDEPENDENCE RIVER AT DONNATTSBURG NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 991 feet

Nearest Address:
6205 Donnattsburg Rd
Donnattsburg, NY 13343
Lewis County

GPS Coordinates: 43.74680556, -75.3334444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:15 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 AM

...The National Weather Service in Buffalo NY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in New York... Black River At Watertown affecting Lewis and Jefferson Counties. For the Black River...including Watertown...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black River at Watertown. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flood stage, farmland flooding begins in the Flats with some roads flooded. Minor damages to riverfront commercial properties in Dexter. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.29 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 11.4 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to another crest of at least 11.5 feet Saturday. Additional rises are possible later this weekend. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.5 feet on 03/19/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 300 AM EDT.

Flood Watch issued March 11 at 2:11PM EDT until March 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:11 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Jefferson and Lewis. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from snowmelt and rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Ice jams will also be possible in areas where significant ice remains. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Between an inch and an inch and a half of rain is expected from last night through tonight. This combined with warm weather will result in snow melt, with a deep snow pack in place across the Black River basin. This will cause rises on the Black River, Moose River, Independence River, and Beaver River as well as other tributaries. There is a risk of flooding due to high flows or ice jams. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued March 11 at 1:51PM EDT until March 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:51 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain, snowmelt, and ice jams continues to be possible. * WHERE...The southwest Adirondacks, the western Mohawk Valley, and the Upper Hudson Valley. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, brooks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks, brooks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Mild temperatures into tonight will allow snow on the ground to continue to ripen and melt. There will also be moderate to locally heavy rain late this afternoon into tonight. The combination of runoff from snow melt and rainfall will result in rising rivers that will likely cause ice to break up and move, potentially resulting in ice jams and associated flooding. For more information on river forecasts, please visit water.noaa.gov. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued March 11 at 1:42PM EDT until March 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:42 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following areas, Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Ice jams will also be possible in areas where significant ice remains. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Between three quarters of an inch and an inch of rain is expected Wednesday through Thursday morning. This combined with warm weather will result in significant snowmelt. This will cause rises on the Black River, Mohawk River, as well as other smaller tributaries. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.