Sections of NY canal system closed by heavy rainfall
Syracuse
Last updated: May 26, 2026
The New York state canal system experienced partial closures on Sunday due to significant rainfall. These closures were implemented to address safety concerns arising from the adverse weather conditions.
- The Canal Corp. announced the immediate closure of the Oswego Canal.
- Additionally, sections of the Erie Canal were shut down.
- Specifically, the Erie Canal closure spans from Lock E-16 in St. Johnsville to Lock E-17 in Little Falls.
- Three locks on the Erie Canal are also closed: E-24 in Baldwinsville, E-25 in Mays Point, and CS-1 in Cayuga.
- The reason cited for these closures is recent heavy rainfall.
- This rainfall has resulted in elevated water levels throughout the canal system.
- The high water levels are accompanied by dangerous currents, posing a safety risk.
