2/27/2024
WT Staff
HAPPENING NOW
Drought rating lifts off west interior
Water news for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 951 am EST
Streamflow Situation from USGS current streamflow monitors in NYS
West NYS Niagara River - Lake Erie watershed has Tonawanda Creek rated much below seasonal normal at Attica and Batavia stations Tuesday, all other tributary flows are rated below normal. Lower Genesee River tributaries Oatka Creek and Conesus Creek are rated much below normal. In the Lake Ontario minor tributaries west section, Black Creek is rated much below normal Tuesday.
Northeast, central and south state drainage area is rated mostly normal with the odd station below normal or above normal in each watershed. Long Island flows include one rated much below normal at Massapequa, Peconic River is rated below seasonal normal and Valley Stream is above seasonal normal.
Tracking with the United States Geological Survey USGS Water Science Center
Advancements in remote sensing technology for water flow volume and depth is changing the way we receive water information. Local emergency response, the National Weather Service, National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration, US Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, private industry, media and the public have access to high level information about flood, drought, wildfire risk thanks to the combination of developments continually expanding and improving sensors, remote broadcasting, satellite imaging technology and data processing capacity.
WaterToday Media Group brings a synopsis of the daily streamflows and drought map for New York State, based on provisional data from the network managed by USGS Water Science Center. The provisional data statement is given below, this work is for information purposes and should be verified with local observation to determine safety measures or significant investments.
Drought Map USGS 7-day average streamflow against seasonal average
Lake Ontario minor tributaries west section lifts off the drought map Tuesday as the ice melts off unrated tributary flows Eighteenmile Creek, Oak Orchard Creek and Sandy Creek. A large area of the Niagara River - Lake Erie watershed has cleared off the drought map, the majority of Niagara County and Erie County are no longer rated.
Oswegatchie River channel through St. Lawrence County sticks on the moderate drought rating Tuesday. The Lower Genesee River watershed remains below normal, along with a strip along the Lake Erie shore in Chautauqua County, and a band running along Niagara-Erie County line are the last remaining areas of Niagara River - Lake Erie watershed.
Drinking Water Matters
Village of Port Leyden issued a boil water advisory for all ratepayers connecting to Port Leyden water treatment system last week. The system reported inadequate disinfection of the drinking water last Thursday, the boil water advisory being necessary until potable water testing demonstrates the supply is safe for consuming directly from the tap.
Hazardous Spills as reported to NY Department of Environmental Protection Report a Spill - 1-800-457-7362
A retention pond in Painted Post received firefighting overflow from a car fire last week Thursday. The incident occurred off Addison Rd near Interstate 99. Inquiry has been made for more information on the volume and characteristics of the outfall, whether escape to Tioga River occurred. Outfall from vehicle fires can contain numerous hazardous materials known to be harmful to the aquatic environment. More to follow.
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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