West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1225.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 1227.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 1228.0 ft; major flooding begins at 1230.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1225.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1227.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 1228.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 1230.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 1231.5 ft on Nov 1, 2019 (historic crest)
- 1230.7 ft on Apr 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 1230.2 ft on Oct 2, 1945 (historic crest)
- 1229.8 ft on Jun 29, 2006 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1225.0 ft | Action stage as water reaches the spillway and begins to flow over. |
|---|---|
| 1225.5 ft | Six inches of water are flowing over the spillway. |
| 1226.0 ft | One foot of water is flowing over the spillway. |
| 1227.0 ft | Minor flood stage with two feet of water flowing over the spillway. The river overflows its banks downstream. |
| 1228.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. Three feet of water are spilling over and there is widespread flooding downstream between Hinckley and Herkimer. |
| 1230.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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