Is the West Canada Creek flooding?

New York · 2 gauges · New York river levels

The West Canada Creek 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 West Canada Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

data refreshed 2 min ago

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 West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.94 ft on 31 October 2019, carrying 27,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (106 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.00 ft, 7.9 ft below that record.

Drains 560 sq mi · gauge elevation 438 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge NYNo flooding3.00 ft6 ft
West Canada Creek near Wilmurt NYNo flood stage defined4.26 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.