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Forecasters: Cayuga Lake at Ithaca seeing flooding

Forecasters: Cayuga Lake at Ithaca seeing flooding

Ithaca Falls on Apr. 6, 2026 Photo: Saga Communications/Chet Osadchey/607 News Now


ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Ithaca is still under a flood warning. 

The National Weather Service says minor flooding is being reported at Cayuga Lake. As of midnight, the lake at Ithaca was at a stage of 384.1, slightly above the flood stage of 383.5 feet. 

“At 384.0 feet, Water will affect some properties along the lake shore in the towns of Ulysses, Trumansburg and Lansing. No homes are flooded at this level. Parks near the lake may flood. Wind waves may cause unusual land erosion and damage docks,” according to a statement.

Some flooding at Stewart Park. Photo by Chet Osadchey, 607 News Now.

Forecasters expect the lake to stay steady above the flood stage through the rest of Monday. Another statement will be released by the NWS at noon today. 

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