Fall Creek near Ithaca NY
Is Fall Creek near Ithaca NY flooding right now?
Fall Creek near Ithaca NY measured 1.28 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.28 ft
Streamflow
114 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.16 ft on Sun, Feb 21, 1971.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 7 ft | 5.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.16 ft | 1971-02-21 |
| 9.52 ft | 1935-07-08 |
| 9.11 ft | 1977-02-25 |
| 8.84 ft | 1955-02-22 |
| 8.76 ft | 1959-01-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Inlet at Ithaca NY | 3.1 mi | Tompkins County |
| Sixmile Creek at Bethel Grove NY | 4.0 mi | Tompkins County |
| Cayuga Inlet near Ithaca NY | 5.6 mi | Tompkins County |
| Sixmile Creek at Brooktondale NY | 6.4 mi | Tompkins County |
| Salmon Creek near Ludlowville NY | 7.5 mi | Tompkins County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.