Nivelmap
EN

How to read levelsSources and methods

North America

Western Europe

Central Europe

Mediterranean

Nordic countries

Oswego River near Phoenix water level

River gauge, Oswego River, New York, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.93ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,900 cfs
1 3 4 5

History

2.93.03.1ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 192.93.03.1ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level

What this means

The Oswego River near Phoenix is at 2.93 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.83 ft and 3.11 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Floating and fishing near Oswego River near Phoenix

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 54%

Map

Other gauges on the Oswego River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Oswego River at Lock 7, OswegoRiver gauge, Oswego River 516 cfs Very low −1,744.0 cfs 20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Oneida River near EuclidRiver gauge, Oneida River 481 cfs Low +114 cfs 3.5 mi
Seneca River near BaldwinsvilleRiver gauge, Seneca River 881 cfs Low +303 cfs 5.1 mi
Onondaga Lake at LiverpoolLake, Onondaga Lake 362.52 ft Very low −0.01 ft 9 mi
Seneca River, Mouth of State Ditch, near JordanRiver gauge, Seneca River, Mouth of State Ditch, 1.08 ft Low −0.03 ft 10 mi
Onondaga Creek at Spencer Street, SyracuseRiver gauge, Onondaga Creek 54.1 cfs Low −5.2 cfs 12 mi
Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near JordanRiver gauge, Seneca R (Barge Canal) 7.90 ft Low −0.03 ft 13 mi
Scriba Creek near ConstantiaRiver gauge, Scriba Creek 25.4 cfs Low −5.9 cfs 15 mi
Skaneateles Creek near Skaneateles JunctionRiver gauge, Skaneateles Creek 19.8 cfs Normal −0.5 cfs 16 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Oswego River near Phoenix today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Oswego River near Phoenix rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Oswego River near Phoenix normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:04247055 (Agency page)
Coordinates
43.21117, -76.28711 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.93 ft 2026-10-19 00:00 Provisional
Flow 1,900 cfs 2026-10-19 00:00 Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Oswego River near Phoenix (usgs:04247055). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/oswego-river-near-phoenix

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer