Owego Creek near Owego
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.5 ft; major flooding begins at 10.5 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.0 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
- 11.5 ft on Jul 8, 1935 (historic crest)
- 11.1 ft on Mar 5, 1964 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.7 ft | This is the crest of the January 19, 1996 flood. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | This is the flood stage from September, 2011. Widespread and serious flooding occurred along the creek, including backwater flooding from the Susquehanna River. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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