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 |
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 |
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.