Otselic River at Whitney Point Dam

1. 1010.0 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.
2. 1009.0 ftThis is an advisory stage for emergency management and first responders to begin preparations for the potential of minor flooding.
3. 975.00 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.

Most recent crests

• April 5, 2005: 1005.8 ft
• January 21, 1996: 991.45 ft
• March 23, 1948: 1005.0 ft

• UpstreamOtselic River at Cincinnatus
• DownstreamTioughnioga River at Itaska

Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.

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.