Notice of High Flow for Owasco River June 20, 2019

Thursday, June 20, 2019

NOTICE OF HIGH FLOWS

Owasco River, Auburn, NY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A HIGH FLOW EVENT is in effect beginning on the 20th day of June 2019 at 8:00 a.m. in the Owasco River. Due to wet weather, flow in the Owasco River will remain at or above 1000 cubic feet per second (CFS) for the next few days in an effort to maintain Owasco Lake at or below the elevation of 713.00 MSL.

The purpose of this notice is to inform the public to be cautious near and around the Owasco River. An increased risk for localized flooding and personal injury can result in areas along the river and downstream from the City of Auburn. The public should take caution and avoid unnecessary contact with the River at all times.

The City of Auburn Department of Municipal Utilities will be continually monitoring flow and downstream flooding impacts during this event. Flow will be reduced under 1000 CFS once upstream flows and lake elevation normalize.

For more information please contact the City at 315-253-8754.

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