Owasco Lake near Auburn
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 714.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 715.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 716.0 ft; major flooding begins at 716.9 ft.
| Action stage | 714.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 715.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 716.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 716.9 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 716.9 ft on Mar 26, 1936 (historic crest)
- 716.9 ft on Apr 9, 1940 (historic crest)
- 716.9 ft on Jun 25, 1972 (historic crest)
- 714.9 ft on Apr 27, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 715.0 ft | Lake level flood stage. Minor flooding begins along the west side of lake in Fleming and along the southeast corner in Indian Cove. Poplar Cove Road is threatened. |
|---|---|
| 716.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. City of Auburn pumping station floor elevation reached. |
| 716.9 ft | Major flooding. Represents floods of record reached in 1936, 1940, and 1972. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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