Owasco Lake at Moravia Inlet
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.5 ft.
| Action stage | 12.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.2 ft on Oct 27, 2021 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Aug 19, 2021 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Apr 1, 2026 (historic crest)
- 9.5 ft on May 1, 2020 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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