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 10 at 1:53AM EDT until March 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 1:53 AM
Expires: Tue March 10, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Jefferson and Lewis. * WHEN...From Wednesday 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 Wednesday through Wednesday night. 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.