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Reduced Depths: Eastern Erie Canal - Rome

05/15/2026 05:11 PM

Notice to Mariners

Eastern Erie Canal – Rome

May 15, 2026

 

Mariners are advised of reduced depths due to shoaling from recent rainfall in the Rome section of the Canal that has reduced depth of the navigation channel due to silt buildup with controlling depths of 6 feet or less in these areas of the channel.

Boaters should use caution when traversing these areas and avoid confluences of the following tributaries and areas.

 

  • Indian Castle (Mile Post 74.63)
  • Moss Road (Mile Post 92.51)
  • West of Erie Canal Lock E-19 in Frankfort (Mile Post 95.04)
  • Sterling Creek (Mile Post 95.16)
  • Realls Creek (Mile Post 100.81)
  • Nine Mile Creek (Mile Post 108.69)
  • Fish Creek (Mile Post 128.44)

 

Charts showing the affected areas can be found at:

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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation Emergency Call Center at: (833) 538-1042.

The Canal Corporation urges all users to register to receive updates through the "Notice to Mariners" notification program at www.canals.ny.gov.

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