RIVER GAUGE · WEST CANADA CREEK
West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam
Herkimer County, New York
Water level1209.45 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action1225 ft
Minor flood1227 ft
Moderate flood1228 ft
Major flood1230 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 1230 ft
Major flood stage.
- 1228 ft
Moderate flood stage. Three feet of water are spilling over and there is widespread flooding downstream between Hinckley and Herkimer.
- 1227 ft
Minor flood stage with two feet of water flowing over the spillway. The river overflows its banks downstream.
- 1226 ft
One foot of water is flowing over the spillway.
- 1225.5 ft
Six inches of water are flowing over the spillway.
- 1225 ft
Action stage as water reaches the spillway and begins to flow over.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | 1231.49 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1230.73 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1945 | 1230.2 ft | 17,100 cfs |
More on West Canada Creek
DownstreamWest Canada Creek at Kast Bridge
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