Major Flood
15 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major flood, widespread flooding on Moose River Road. Shibley Bridge may be closed and damage begins at Twin Rivers Paper Company. Some residential flooding and road closures possilbe in Lyons Falls and Goulds Mill.
13 ft
Moderate flood, Moose River Road flooded, especially near Route 28. Some camps along Moose River Road flooded.
12 ft
Flood stage, water flows across portions of Moose River Road and may begin to impact some camps.
10 ft
Action stage, minor lowland flooding along Moose River Road, but no roads or structures impacted.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1947 | 17.45 ft | 18,700 cfs |
| Mar 26, 1913 | 16.3 ft | — |
| Dec 28, 1984 | 16 ft | — |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Moose River at McKeever?
The Moose River at McKeever gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04254500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Moose River at McKeever?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Moose River at McKeever is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Moose River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Moose River at McKeever to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Moose River at McKeever gauge located?
The gauge is located in Oneida County, New York at coordinates 43.6103°N, 75.1106°W. USGS site number: 04254500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.