Otselic River at Whitney Point Dam, NY
River level and flood forecast · Broome County
Normal973.1 ftas of Tue 6 PM
The river is 36.9 ft below flood stage (1010 ft).
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.
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Flood stages
| Flood stage | 1010 ft |
| Near flood stage | 1009 ft |
| Record crest (April 5, 2005) | 1005.79 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 1010 ftBackwater along the Otselic River spreads into the flood plain and can cause minor flooding of low lying properties to the north of the reservoir.
- 1009 ftThis is an advisory stage for emergency management and first responders to begin preparations for the potential of minor flooding.
- 975 ftStanding water threatens to cover Upper Lisle Road over the marshlands at the north end of the reservoir. As a precaution, the road is closed at this water level.
Highest crests on record
- 1005.79 ft — April 5, 2005
- 1005 ft — March 23, 1948
- 991.45 ft — January 21, 1996
Recent crests: 1005.79 ft (April 5, 2005) · 991.45 ft (January 21, 1996) · 1005 ft (March 23, 1948)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (WITN6); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.