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 Watch issued March 11 at 12:58AM EDT until March 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:58 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM

* 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...From 8 AM EDT this morning 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 today 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 10 at 1:50PM EDT until March 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 1:50 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by a combination of rain, snowmelt, and ice jams is possible. * WHERE...The southwest Adirondacks, the western Mohawk Valley, and the Upper Hudson Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Mild temperatures through tomorrow will allow snow on the ground to continue to ripen and melt. Then, there will be widespread rain Wednesday into Wednesday night. The combination of runoff from snow melt and rainfall will result in rising rivers that will likely cause ice to break up and flow, 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 3:03AM EDT until March 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 3:03 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM

* 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...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Mild temperatures through tonight will allow snow on the ground to continue to ripen and melt. There will also be moderate to locally heavy rain 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 flow, 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 2:51AM EDT until March 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:51 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations from a glaze to few hundredths of an inch. * WHERE...Jefferson County. Freezing rain will be limited to the far northern portion of the county in the Thousand Islands region. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Slippery travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute.

Periods of freezing rain will result in slick roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. Submit ice reports through our website or social media.

Flood Watch issued March 11 at 2:07AM EDT until March 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 5:00 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...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon 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.