Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan water level
River gauge, Seneca R (Barge Canal), New York, United States
Right now
Low for late October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan: the gauge reads 8.01 ft, below normal for late October.
The median for late October is 8.15 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.14 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 8.15 ft, a difference of −0.14 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 7.86 ft – 8.39 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 8.15 ft0.14 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 7.89 ft – 9.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.15 ft−0.14 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 7.86 ft – 8.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 7.84 ft – 13.15 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca River, Mouth of State Ditch, near JordanRiver gauge, Seneca River, Mouth of State Ditch | 1.22 ft | Normal | +0.15 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Skaneateles Creek near Skaneateles JunctionRiver gauge, Skaneateles Creek | 18.8 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 6.0 mi |
| Seneca River (Erie Canal) near Port ByronRiver gauge, Seneca River (Erie Canal) | 701 cfs | Low | −63.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Seneca River near BaldwinsvilleRiver gauge, Seneca River | 224 cfs | Very low | −528.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Owasco Outlet at Genesee St., AuburnRiver gauge, Owasco Outlet | 0.93 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 12 mi |
| Oswego River near PhoenixRiver gauge, Oswego River | 816 cfs | Very low | −644.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Owasco Lake near AuburnLake, Owasco Lake | 711.64 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Onondaga Lake at LiverpoolLake, Onondaga Lake | 362.52 ft | Very low | +0.13 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan higher than last year?
No, it is 0.14 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.15 ft.
What is a normal level for the Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan in late October?
The median for late October is 8.15 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.89 ft and 9.40 ft, based on 9 years of records.
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 Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 8.01 ft. Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan rising or falling?
Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan normal?
Low for late October. Compared with 9 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04237020(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.10014, -76.49817(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.01 ft | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Seneca R (Barge Canal) at Cross Lake near Jordan (usgs:04237020). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/seneca-r-barge-canal-at-cross-lake-near-jordan
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.
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