Boquet River above Willsboro, NY

River level and flood forecast · Essex County

Normal2.2 ftas of Mon 3:30 PM

The river is 5.8 ft below flood stage (8 ft).

Flow: 56 cubic feet per second (USGS).

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

Major flood stage	12 ft
Moderate flood stage	10 ft
Flood stage	8 ft
Action stage	7.5 ft
Record crest (August 29, 2011)	12.35 ft

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

12 ftWidespread, severe flooding will occur along the Boquet River and associated tribuataries from Willsboro to Elizabethtown, similar to Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Numerous roads and structures will be impacted, with a few evacuations likely needed.
11 ftSignificant, widespread flooding is expected along the Boquet River from Willsboro to Elizabethtown, similar to December 2023. Water will sections of Mill Lane, Gilliland St., and approaches to the Main St. bridge in Willsboro. Headwater streams in the Elizabethtown and New Russia area, including The Branch and Barton Brook will also experience significant flooding. County Route 8, Route 9 and areas along Noble Ln. will flood.
10 ftWidespread flooding of fields and other lowland areas along the river is expected from Willsboro to Elizabethtown. Several roads will be impacted by high water, including, but not limited to Decker and Merriam Forge Roads in Westport, County Route 8 in Elizabethtown and portions of Route 9 in New Russia.
9 ftFlooding of fields and other lowland areas along the river is expected in portions of Willsboro, Essex, Westport and Elizabethtown. Decker and Merriam Forge Roads in Westport will flood. High water will threaten County Route 8 in Elizabethtown and portions of Route 9 in New Russia.
8 ftMinor lowland flooding of fields and poor drainage areas along the river is expected in portions of Willsboro, Essex, Westport and Elizabethtown. High water will approach Decker and Merriam Forge Roads in Westport.
7.5 ftWater will approach the banks along stretches of the Boquet River in Willsboro, Essex, Westport and Elizabethtown.

Highest crests on record

12.35 ft — August 29, 2011
11 ft — December 19, 2023
10.93 ft — November 9, 1996
10.88 ft — January 20, 1996
10.85 ft — October 1, 1924

Recent crests: 8.34 ft (July 11, 2024) · 11 ft (December 19, 2023) · 8.95 ft (February 24, 2022) · 6.31 ft (November 1, 2021) · 8.38 ft (December 26, 2020)

Up and down the river, and nearby

See it on the live map →Radar & warnings for Essex County NWS gauge page USGS gauge 04276500

Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (WLBN6); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.