Major Flood
6 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
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Several neighborhoods bounded by Onondaga Avenue, S. Salina Street and W. Kennedy Street, northward to the Inner Harbor in Syracuse are flooded above this level. Flooding inundates Meacham Parkway, Meacham Field and some neighborhods in Nedrow south of Dorwin Avenue.
5.5 ft
Flooding becomes more serious in many neighborhoods between S. Salina Street and Onondaga Ave., north of W. Castle Street in the City of Syracuse. Lower Onondaga Park and the Creekwalk are closed.
5 ft
Flooding begins to affect Kirk Park and neighborhoods along Marginal St., Hovey St., Midland Ave., and W. Onondaga St in the City of Syracuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 1974 | 6.48 ft | 3,260 cfs |
| Oct 27, 1981 | 6.26 ft | 2,960 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 6.12 ft | 3,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ONDN6
River
Onondaga Creek
County
Onondaga, NY
Coordinates
42.9833°N, 76.1511°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Onondaga Creek near Nedrow?
The Onondaga Creek near Nedrow gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04239000) 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 near Nedrow?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Onondaga Creek near Nedrow is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Onondaga Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Onondaga Creek near Nedrow 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 Onondaga Creek near Nedrow gauge located?
The gauge is located in Onondaga County, New York at coordinates 42.9833°N, 76.1511°W. USGS site number: 04239000. 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.