Major Flood
504.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: ONFN6). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
495 ft
Minor Flood
478 ft
Action Stage
475 ft
What Floods at Each Level
504.5 ft
Uncontrolled flow spills out of emergency spillway and downstream. Major flooding of properties and public infrastructure is expected near and outside of the channel floodway.
495 ft
Overbank flooding is likely affecting properties along sections of the creek channel below the dam.
485 ft
DEC enhances monitoring of areas downstream of the flood control project.
478 ft
Hitchings Road is overtopped on the West Branch Onondaga Creek due to backwater.
475 ft
DEC conducts periodic monitoring up and downstream of the flood control dam.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
ONFN6
River
Onondaga Creek
County
Onondaga, NY
Coordinates
42.9300°N, 76.1730°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Onondaga Creek at Onondaga Flood Control Dam?
The Onondaga Creek at Onondaga Flood Control Dam gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Onondaga Creek at Onondaga Flood Control Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Onondaga Creek at Onondaga Flood Control Dam is 478 feet. Action stage begins at 475 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 495 feet, and major flooding at 504.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Onondaga Creek rises?
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Where is the Onondaga Creek at Onondaga Flood Control Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Onondaga County, New York at coordinates 42.9300°N, 76.1730°W. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.