Active AlertsLa Fargeville, NY

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York Black River At Watertown affecting Lewis and Jefferson Counties. For the Black Riverincluding WatertownMinor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Black River at Watertown.
When: Until Saturday morning.
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 4:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.26 feet and rising. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent ActivityThe maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:15 AM EDT Friday was 10.26 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.6 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 12/20/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon by 445 PM EDT.