Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.5 ft.
| Action stage | 6.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.4 ft on Apr 6, 1960 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Apr 9, 1947 (historic crest)
- 9.2 ft on Mar 17, 1977 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Feb 23, 1954 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.5 ft | Lowland flooding of fields and cropland along the river from Rensselaer Falls to Ogdensburg may occur. |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | Low lying areas of River Road and Backus Camp Road between Rensselaer Falls and Heuvelton will flood. Lowland flooding of fields and cropland along the river will also occur. Downstream in Ogdensburg, low lying portions of Simms Camp Road and the Maple City recreational path will be inundated. Shoreline flooding is also possible on Black Lake. |
Forecast office: NWS South Burlington · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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