Major Flood
8 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Major flood stage.
7 ft
Moderate flood stage and several RV parks are inundated with one to two feet of water.
6 ft
Minor flood stage. The river begins to overflow into low lying RV parks.
5 ft
Action stage and the river is near bankfull.
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 | 10.92 ft | — |
| Feb 16, 1943 | 10.47 ft | 8,000 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 9.01 ft | 25,356 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KASN6
River
West Canada Creek
County
Herkimer, NY
Coordinates
43.0689°N, 74.9886°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge?
The West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01346000) 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 Kast Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 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 Kast Bridge 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 Kast Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Herkimer County, New York at coordinates 43.0689°N, 74.9886°W. USGS site number: 01346000. 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 power generation.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.