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

Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:57PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:57 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations are expected across the Tug Hill and Western foothills of the Adirondacks. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected across the lower elevations of the North Country, including the Watertown Metro area. The strongest wind gusts are expected across the northern slopes of the Tug Hill and the eastern shoreline of Lake Ontario.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Flood Warning issued March 12 at 1:17PM EDT until March 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:17 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York... Black River At Watertown affecting Jefferson and Lewis Counties. For the Black River...including Boonville, Watertown...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Black River at Watertown. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * 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 Thursday the stage was 9.71 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 10.2 feet Friday night. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/29/2021. - 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 315 AM EDT.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:41PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:41 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Heavy snow will reduce visibility to less than a half mile at times. Maximum snowfall rates will reach 1 inch per hour at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop late Friday morning into early Friday afternoon and will become heavy at times. Snow will persist in most areas Friday night into early Saturday afternoon.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 12:31PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:31 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 8:28PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.