Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
310 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026


To:      Subscribers:
         -NOAA Weather Wire Service
         -Emergency Managers Weather Information Network
         -NOAAPort
         Other NWS Partners, Users and Employees


From:       Christopher Gitro
            Meteorologist in Charge
            WFO Albany, NY
 
Subject: Discontinuation of river forecast services at 4 streamflow 
gages supported by the NWS Forecast Office in Albany, NY


Beginning on June 10, 2026, river flood forecasts produced by NWS 
Albany for 4 USGS stream gages will be discontinued. This change is 
being made after coordination with local town officials. The 
following sites are:


Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie (CNJN6)
Still River at Brookfield (BKFC3) 
West Branch Farmington River near New Boston, MA (NBSM3)
Williams River at Rockingham, VT (RKGV1)


After June 10th, flood hazard services for these locations will be 
covered by NWS flood watches, warnings or flash flood warnings.  Users 
may also be interested in utilizing National Water Model guidance 
information available at water.noaa.gov. 


If you have additional questions or comments on this change in service, 
please contact us before June 10, 2026.

Peter Speck
Senior Service Hydrologist
peter.speck@noaa.gov
518-626-7545