Onondaga Lake at Liverpool
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 365.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 366.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 368.0 ft; major flooding begins at 370.0 ft.
| Action stage | 365.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 366.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 368.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 370.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 366.0 ft on May 10, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 365.0 ft | Action stage. Water begins to spill onto lawns in Onondaga Lake Park. |
|---|---|
| 366.0 ft | Minor flood stage. Trails at Onondaga Lake Park are flooded. Marina usage is also impacted. Areas downstream of the lake, in the vicinity of Hayes Road, may be affected by flood waters. |
| 368.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. |
| 370.0 ft | Major flooding begins. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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