+1420.0 cfs (+41.64%) since yesterday
43.15% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Oswego River
was last observed at
4,830
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
9,580
acre-ft of water today; about 43%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
11,194 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-05-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
27,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Oswego River At Lock 7
reporting a streamflow rate of 4,830 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Oswego River At Harrisville Nj
with a gauge stage of 10.4 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Oswego River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 254 ft, the
Oswego River At Lock 7.
Last Updated
2024-05-06
Streamflow
4,830.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
43.15%
Maximum
27,000.0 cfs
2011-05-01
About the oswego river
The Oswego River is a 23-mile-long river located in upstate New York that flows into Lake Ontario. It has a rich industrial history, once powering mills and factories in the area. The river is fed by several smaller streams and has a drainage area of 5,000 square miles. The river is dammed at several points to create reservoirs, which provide drinking water to local communities and hydroelectric power. The two main reservoirs on the river are the Oswego and Oneida Lakes. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. Agriculture is also an important use of the river, with many farms located along its banks. The river has been the subject of conservation efforts to improve water quality and protect its diverse ecosystem.