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Black River
River
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.
- Gage height 104.16 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR ROCHESTER, WA (4.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 1:00 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 12028060, as of Oct 29, 1:00 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Washington yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
tributary to the Chehalis River in Thurston and Grays Harbor Counties, Washington State, United States of America
Interactive map not available
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Prickly Sculpin.
1 fish species in 16 public records within 2 km of Black River since 2000.
- Prickly Sculpin Cottus asper16 records · 2017
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black River?
- Black River is a river in Washington.
- Can you swim at Black River?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Washington
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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