West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.9 ft on Nov 1, 2019 (historic crest)
- 10.5 ft on Feb 17, 1943 (historic crest)
- 9.0 ft on Jun 28, 2013 (historic crest)
- 8.7 ft on Apr 29, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Action stage and the river is near bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Minor flood stage. The river begins to overflow into low lying RV parks. |
| 7.0 ft | Moderate flood stage and several RV parks are inundated with one to two feet of water. |
| 8.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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