Rivers in New York
Onondaga Lake at Liverpool
Below flood stage
362.98ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:30 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 366.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 363.00 ftWed, Sep 23, 8:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 366.01 ft2025
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 370.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 368.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 366.00 ft |
| Action | 365.00 ft |
- 370.00 ftMajor flooding begins.
- 368.00 ftModerate flooding begins.
- 366.00 ftMinor flood stage. Trails at Onondaga Lake Park are flooded. Marina usage is also impacted. Areas downstream of the lake, in the vicinity of Hayes Road, may be affected by flood waters.
- 365.00 ftAction stage. Water begins to spill onto lawns in Onondaga Lake Park.
Crest history
1 crests on NOAA’s list since 2025.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 10, 2025 | 366.01 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 10, 2025: 366.01 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.