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West Canada Creek at Hinckley Dam
Critical Stages
1225' - Action
1227' - Flood
1228' - Moderate
1230' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:45 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1202.82 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1202.7 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1202.6 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1202.5 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1202.3 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 1202.2 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1202.1 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1201.9 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1201.8 | -999 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 1201.6 | -999 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 1201.5 | -999 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 1201.4 | -999 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 1201.3 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.82 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.83 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 1202.83 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 1202.83 | -999 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.84 | -999 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.84 | -999 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 1202.85 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 1202.85 | -999 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.86 | -999 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.86 | -999 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 1202.87 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 1202.87 | -999 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.87 | -999 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.88 | -999 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 1202.88 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 1202.88 | -999 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.89 | -999 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.9 | -999 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 1202.9 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 1202.9 | -999 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.91 | -999 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.91 | -999 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 1202.92 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 1202.92 | -999 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.93 | -999 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.93 | -999 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 1202.94 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 1202.94 | -999 |
| 3:45 AM 12/16 | 1202.94 | -999 |
| 3:30 AM 12/16 | 1202.95 | -999 |
1230' -
Major flood stage.
1228' -
Moderate flood stage. Three feet of water are spilling over and there is widespread flooding downstream between Hinckley and Herkimer.
1227' -
Minor flood stage with two feet of water flowing over the spillway. The river overflows its banks downstream.
1226' -
One foot of water is flowing over the spillway.
1225.5' -
Six inches of water are flowing over the spillway.
1225' -
Action stage as water reaches the spillway and begins to flow over.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | 1231.49 |
| Apr 28, 2011 | 1230.73 |
| Oct 2, 1945 | 1230.2 |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 1229.85 |
| Apr 16, 2014 | 1229.05 |
| May 4, 1972 | 1228.7 |
| Apr 28, 1980 | 1228.7 |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 1228.4 |
| May 25, 2004 | 1228.15 |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 1228.05 |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 1228.02 |
| Dec 28, 1973 | 1228 |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 1227.9 |
| May 19, 1973 | 1227.9 |
| Apr 25, 2001 | 1227.9 |
| Apr 20, 1969 | 1227.9 |
| Apr 26, 1994 | 1227.8 |
| Apr 7, 1989 | 1227.6 |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 1227.57 |
| Apr 29, 1970 | 1227.5 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
