Is the Onondaga Creek flooding?

New York · 3 gauges · New York river levels

The Onondaga Creek is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in New York. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Onondaga Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New York river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Onondaga Creek at Dorwin Avenue, Syracuse NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.48 ft on 3 July 1974, carrying 3,260 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1952 (73 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.79 ft, 4.7 ft below that record.

Drains 89 sq mi · gauge elevation 414 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Onondaga Creek at Dorwin Avenue, Syracuse NYNo flooding1.79 ft5 ft
Onondaga Creek near Cardiff NYNo current data
Onondaga Creek at Spencer Street, Syracuse NYNo flood stage defined2.61 ft
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.