Major Flood
33 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
29 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39.61 ft
Flood of record. September 2011. Over 90 percent of Owego was inundated by deep flood waters.
36 ft
Flooding inundates Route 17C and spreads over to the east side of Owego along E. Front Street and E. Main Street. The west side of Owego is inundated past Paige and Franklin Streets.
35.9 ft
This was the flood level of the June 2006 flood.
35 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in Owego to the west of Route 96. Route 17C along 5th Avenue floods.
33 ft
Major flood stage. Flood waters cut off McMaster Street around Elm and Temple Streets. Extensive basement to first floor flooding occurs along the south side of Front Street and 5th Avenue in Owego.
32.97 ft
This was the flood level of the severe snowmelt flood of January 20, 1996.
32 ft
Moderate flood stage. A portion of Route 17C west of Owego is threatened by flood waters. A section of Nichols begins to flood. Some flooding expands across Elm Street and Foundry Street in Owego. Homes and businesses begin to flood along Route 17C east of Front Street.
31.97 ft
This is the flood level of April 11, 1993.
31 ft
Flooding leaks over portions of Canal, Water, River and Williams Streets to Route 17C behind the Price Chopper. Basement flooding increases between Hickories Park and Downtown, including near the Owego Walk-In Health Care building. The Fairgrouds are inundated.
30 ft
Flood stage. Backyards of homes and businesses right along the northern edge of the river begin to flood. Hickories Park floods. Flood waters back up along Owego Creek into the Fairgrounds and portions of Route 96.
29 ft
Water begins creeping into the backyards of properties along Rt. 17C and 5th Avenue. Owego Creek begins backing up and spreading toward the Fairgrounds.
26.5 ft
Water rises into the agricultural floodway along the river. The Owego River Walk floods as well as portions of Hickories Park nearest the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2011 | 39.62 ft | 143,800 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 35.9 ft | 127,000 cfs |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 33.15 ft | 106,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OWGN6
River
Susquehanna River
County
Tioga, NY
Coordinates
42.0972°N, 76.2667°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Susquehanna River at Owego?
The Susquehanna River at Owego gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01513831) 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 Susquehanna River at Owego?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Susquehanna River at Owego is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Susquehanna River rises?
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Where is the Susquehanna River at Owego gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tioga County, New York at coordinates 42.0972°N, 76.2667°W. USGS site number: 01513831. 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.