RIVER GAUGE · OWASCO LAKE
Owasco Lake near Auburn
Cayuga County, New York
Water level712.62 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action714.5 ft
Minor flood715 ft
Moderate flood716 ft
Major flood716.9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 716.9 ft
Major flooding. Represents floods of record reached in 1936, 1940, and 1972.
- 716 ft
Moderate flooding begins. City of Auburn pumping station floor elevation reached.
- 715 ft
Lake level flood stage. Minor flooding begins along west side of lake in Fleming and along the southeast corner in Indian Cove. Poplar Cove Road is threatened.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 1936 | 716.91 ft | — |
| Apr 8, 1940 | 716.91 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 1972 | 716.88 ft | — |
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