Is the Oswego River flooding?
The Oswego River is tracked by 2 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 Oswego River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Oswego River at Lock 7, Oswego NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.46 ft on 10 April 1940, carrying 35,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.47 ft, 10.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego River near Phoenix NY | No flood stage defined | 3.21 ft | — | |
| Oswego River at Lock 7, Oswego NY | No flood stage defined | 3.47 ft | — |