Major Flood
1230 ft
Current Water Level
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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
1228 ft
Minor Flood
1227 ft
Action Stage
1225 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | 1231.49 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 1230.73 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1945 | 1230.2 ft | 17,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HIKN6
River
West Canada Creek
County
Herkimer, NY
Coordinates
43.3114°N, 75.1083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam?
The West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01343900) 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 West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam is 1227 feet. Action stage begins at 1225 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1228 feet, and major flooding at 1230 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Canada Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam 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 West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Herkimer County, New York at coordinates 43.3114°N, 75.1083°W. USGS site number: 01343900. 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 affected by reservoir operations.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.