Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Independence River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Independence River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Independence River is a 77-mile long river in upstate New York that flows into the Black River. Historically, the river was important for transportation and logging, but today it is primarily used for recreation, including fishing, camping, and hiking. The river has a unique hydrology, with several reservoirs and dams along its length. The largest reservoir is the Stillwater Reservoir, which was created in the 1920s to provide hydroelectric power to the region. Other dams along the river include the Sugar River Dam and the Number Four Dam. The Independence River watershed is also used for agriculture, primarily dairy farming, and the river provides important habitat for fish and wildlife, including brook trout and white-tailed deer.