Canasawacta Creek at Norwich City Line, NY

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 14 ftDeep inundation causes widespread flooding throughout the City of Norwich and the surrounding town along NY Route 12, impacting the majority of the region south of Main Street.
• 11.5 ftSevere and extensive flooding impacts the City of Norwich's south side, inundating numerous residences and commercial properties on South Broad Street, primarily south of Hale Street. High water levels also submerge residential zones spanning Plymouth Street as well as the area between Pleasant Street and Main Street.
• 10 ftFlooding impacts southern reaches of the creek along Chenango and Prentice to O'Hara Streets, as well as northern locations including Willard Court, Plymouth Street and Canasawacta Street. Flooding intensifies along the NY Route 12 corridor in the Town of Norwich.
• 8 ftFloodwaters extend into Beyer Park, and also pose a potential hazard to structures along Willard Court and properties adjacent to the creek on Plymouth Street. Initial overbank flooding also occurs behind commercial properties on NY Route 12 in the Town of Norwich.
• 7 ftAt this stage, municipal officials and local emergency management begin close monitoring of the creek and initial preparation activites for possible flooding.

Up and down the river, and nearby

• Chenango River at Norwich, NY
• Chenango River at Oxford, NY
• Chenango River at Sherburne, NY
• Unadilla River at Rockdale, NY
• Susquehanna River at Bainbridge, NY
• Otselic River at Cincinnatus, NY
• Susquehanna River at Unadilla, NY
• Chenango River at Greene, NY