Local Weather Reports
National Weather Service at Waterloo Airport
The National Weather Service is an agency of the United States federal government that is tasked with providing weather forecasts, warnings of hazardous weather, and other weather-related products to organizations and the public for the purposes of protection, safety, and general information.
Aviation Weather (METAR)
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) is a format for reporting aviation weather information. A METAR weather report is used by aircraft pilots and meteorologists. METAR time is in UTC (Universal Time Code) and the 24-hour "Military Time" system.
Subtract 5 hours to convert to Central Daylight Time (CDT) or subtract 6 hours to convert to Central Standard Time (CST).
New Hartford Weather Station
New Hartford Weather Station
The Weather Underground's network of 250,000 personal weather stations is the largest of its kind and provides local forecasts based on actual weather data points. This weather station is about one mile from the club flying field.
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek flood information
Stage & Area Affected
9' –– ACTION STAGE – Creek goes over banks and into woods.
It's possible for Beaver Creek to rise one foot per hour.
The creek gets to this level almost every year.
11’ –– Agricultural flooding south and west of town.
13' –– MINOR FLOOD STAGE – Water covers lowest parts of town.
There is a 40% chance for minor flooding every year.
14' –– MODERATE FLOOD STAGE – Many rural roads are flooded.
15' –– MAJOR FLOOD STAGE –
Water may cover parts of State Road 57 west of town.
15.2' – Flood level in 2013 –
See note below on levee improvements.
15.7' – Record flood level in 2008 – 80% of town was flooded.
17' –– NEW HARTFORD IS FLOODED!
The access road to the flying field is in the 100–year flood plain (1% annual chance of flooding). The north end of the flying field is in the 500–year flood plain (0.2% annual chance of flooding). The picnic shelter and garage are outside of the FEMA National Flood Hazard area.
After the flood of 2008, the levee height around the town was increased to the 17' level.
Severe Weather Notice
Always be aware of weather conditions. Take shelter or evacuate the area when threatening weather is nearby.