2/22/2024
WT Staff
HAPPENING NOW
Much above normal flows in Delaware River watershed
NWS: Freezing rain today
Water news for Thursday, February 22, 2024 953 am EST
National Weather Service Special Weather Statement issued 950 am Thursday Feb 22
PATCHY FREEZING RAIN POSSIBLE THIS MORNING...
A mix of light rain, freezing rain, and possibly snow is moving into the area this morning. Temperatures at the surface will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s as the precipitation starts.
Some untreated surfaces could become coated with a thin layer of black ice, so allow extra time and use caution when heading out this morning.
Temperatures will rise above freezing in all areas by noon today, ending the threat of freezing rain.
Impacting Northern Oneida-Tompkins-Madison-Southern Oneida-Cortland-Chenango-Otsego-Tioga-Broome-Delaware-Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne Counties
Streamflow Situation from USGS current streamflow monitors in NYS
Delaware River watershed has two stations reporting much above normal streamflows Thursday. Niagara River - Lake Erie watershed creeks are mostly below normal Thursday, Lower Genesee flows remain below normal to much below normal flow levels again today.
Watch for unstable ice conditions as the recently frozen water bodies begin to melt.
Normal streamflows persist through central and north drainage areas. Long Island creeks are mostly normal with a much below normal on Massapequa Creek again today.
No flood activity recorded Thursday.
Drought Map USGS 7-day average streamflow against seasonal average
A section of the St. Lawrence River watershed around Oswegatchie River is rated below normal Thursday.
The Lake Ontario minor tributaries west section, adjacent Niagara River - Lake Erie and Lower Genesee River watersheds are represented below normal on the drought map again Thursday.
USGS Provisional Data Statement
Data are provisional and subject to revision until they have been thoroughly reviewed and received final approval. Current condition data relayed by satellite or other telemetry are automatically screened to not display improbable values until they can be verified.
Provisional data may be inaccurate due to instrument malfunctions or physical changes at the measurement site. Subsequent review based on field inspections and measurements may result in significant revisions to the data.
Data users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences. Information concerning the accuracy and appropriate uses of these data or concerning other hydrologic data may be obtained from the USGS.
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