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Black River Trail
State park · Watertown, New York
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 106 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04260500, as of Aug 22, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 106 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 1,440 ft³/s over 106 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BLACK RIVER AT WATERTOWN NY (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black River Trail?
- Black River Trail is a state park in Watertown, New York.
- Can you swim at Black River Trail?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Black River Trail rated?
- Black River Trail in Watertown, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 38 reviews.
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