BLACK RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 18, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Black River was last observed at 90,974 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 180,445 acre-ft of water today; about 171% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 53,173 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-05-04 when daily discharge volume was observed at 476,781 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Black River At Elgin Ferry reporting a streamflow rate of 29,200 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls with a gauge stage of 35.66 ft. This river is monitored from 23 different streamgauging stations along the Black River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 5,759 ft, the Black River Blw Pumping Plant.

The Black River is a river in the northeastern United States that flows through the states of New York and Pennsylvania. It is approximately 125 miles long and has a drainage area of 1,230 square miles. The river is known for its hydroelectric power generation, with several dams and reservoirs built along its length, including the Neversink Reservoir and the Pepacton Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water to New York City and the surrounding areas. The Black River also has recreational uses, with fishing, kayaking, and canoeing opportunities, and the river's valley is home to a variety of wildlife. The river has played an important role in the history of the region, having been used for transportation, logging, and agriculture.

Last Updated 2025-02-18
Discharge Volume 180,445 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 90,974.1 cfs
+2378.6 cfs (+2.68%)
Percent of Normal 171.09%
Maximum 476,781.0 cfs
2011-05-04
Seasonal Avg 53,173 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Black River Blw Pumping Plant
USGS 09489500
22 cfs 2.75 ft -3.52
Black River Near Fort Apache
USGS 09490500
37 cfs 1.65 ft 3.91
Black River Above Malaga
USGS 08405500
6 cfs 1.2 ft 0
Black River Near Bessemer
USGS 04031000
1020 cfs 2.43 ft -15.7
Black River At Neillsville
USGS 05381000
1250 cfs 3.66 ft -10.07
Black River Near Boonville Ny
USGS 04252500
842 cfs 5.76 ft 4.73
Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls
USGS 053813595
221 cfs 35.66 ft -8.3
Black River At Coventry
USGS 04296000
847 cfs 2.03 ft 3.29
Black River Near Jeddo
USGS 04159492
192 cfs 3.03 ft -6.34
Black River Near Galesville
USGS 05382000
3470 cfs 4.23 ft -4.41
Black River Near Garnet
USGS 04046000
11 cfs 2.69 ft -2.65
Black River At Elyria Oh
USGS 04200500
1370 cfs 4.89 ft -49.07
Black River Near Annapolis
USGS 07061500
886 cfs 5.49 ft -23.62
Black River At North Springfield
USGS 01153000
129 cfs 2.51 ft 29.78
Black River At Leeper
USGS 07062500
849 cfs 3.35 ft -8.12
Black River At Watertown Ny
USGS 04260500
2380 cfs 3.59 ft 3.03
Black River At Poplar Bluff
USGS 07063000
2160 cfs 5.28 ft -40.66
Black River Near Corning
USGS 07064000
9990 cfs 12.61 ft 85.34
Black River At Pocahontas
USGS 07069000
17000 cfs 17.86 ft 5.59
Black River At Black Rock
USGS 07072500
25200 cfs 20.39 ft -9.68
Black River At Elgin Ferry
USGS 07074420
29200 cfs 22.77 ft 8.15
Black River At Kingstree
USGS 02136000
479 cfs 6.31 ft 22.51
Black River Near Tomahawk
USGS 02106500
1180 cfs 8.09 ft 49.18
History of the River

The Bafing River runs through Guinea and Mali and is about 760 kilometres (470 mi) long. It joins with the Bakoy River at Bafoulabé to form the Sénégal River in the Kayes Region of western Mali. In Manding languages, Bafing signifies 'black river' and Bakoye 'white river'. The Bafing forms part of the international border between Guinea and Mali.
From 1895 to 1898 the railway bridge near the town of Mahina, designed by Gustave Eiffel, was built.
The Manantali hydroelectric dam is located on the Bafing River 90 kilometres (56 mi) upstream of Bafoulabé. It forms the largest artificial lake in Mali, Lake Manantali. The dam retains 11.3 cubic kilometres (2.7 cu mi) of water which is used to power the turbines during the dry season. As a result, the intensity of the maximum flood downstream of the dam has been reduced but during the dry season, a flow of between 150 m3/s (200 cubic yards per second) and 200 m3/s (260 cubic yards per second) is maintained.

       

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