River stage
Owego, Susquehanna River
- River level
- 14.19 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.41 ft
- Recent high
- 17.88 ft
- Recent low
- 13.59 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OWGN6
- 30-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Average
- 14.29 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.62 ft
In brief
The Susquehanna River at Owego, NY read 14.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.81 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OWGN6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.62 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 2 | 35.90 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 3 | 33.15 ft | 2005-04-03 |
| 4 | 32.97 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 5 | 31.97 ft | 1993-04-11 |
| 6 | 31.04 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 7 | 31.02 ft | 2020-12-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.50 ft
Water rises into the agricultural floodway along the river. The Owego River Walk floods as well as portions of Hickories Park nearest the river.
- 29.00 ft
Water begins creeping into the backyards of properties along Rt. 17C and 5th Avenue. Owego Creek begins backing up and spreading toward the Fairgrounds.
- 30.00 ft
Flood stage. Backyards of homes and businesses right along the northern edge of the river begin to flood. Hickories Park floods. Flood waters back up along Owego Creek into the Fairgrounds and portions of Route 96.
- 31.00 ft
Flooding leaks over portions of Canal, Water, River and Williams Streets to Route 17C behind the Price Chopper. Basement flooding increases between Hickories Park and Downtown, including near the Owego Walk-In Health Care building. The Fairgrouds are inundated.
- 31.97 ft
This is the flood level of April 11, 1993.
- 32.00 ft
Moderate flood stage. A portion of Route 17C west of Owego is threatened by flood waters. A section of Nichols begins to flood. Some flooding expands across Elm Street and Foundry Street in Owego. Homes and businesses begin to flood along Route 17C east of Front Street.
- 32.97 ft
This was the flood level of the severe snowmelt flood of January 20, 1996.
- 33.00 ft
Major flood stage. Flood waters cut off McMaster Street around Elm and Temple Streets. Extensive basement to first floor flooding occurs along the south side of Front Street and 5th Avenue in Owego.
- 35.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs in Owego to the west of Route 96. Route 17C along 5th Avenue floods.
- 35.90 ft
This was the flood level of the June 2006 flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Susquehanna River flooding at Owego?
No. The Susquehanna River at Owego is at 14.19 ft, 14.81 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Owego?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 29 ft, minor flooding 30 ft, moderate flooding 32 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Susquehanna River has been at Owego?
The highest crest on record is 39.62 ft, on 2011-09-08.
Is the Susquehanna River high or low right now at Owego?
At 14.19 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OWGN6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01513831). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.