Allegheny River at Salamanca NY
Is Allegheny River at Salamanca NY flooding right now?
Allegheny River at Salamanca NY measured 4.04 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.04 ft
Streamflow
2,130 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.01 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 17.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.01 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 16.41 ft | 1996-01-19 |
| 16.24 ft | 1967-09-26 |
| 15.44 ft | 1989-06-23 |
| 15.11 ft | 1956-03-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny River at Red House NY | 5.4 mi | Cattaraugus County |
| Tunungwant Creek near South Bradford, PA | 14.0 mi | McKean County |
| Allegheny River at Olean NY | 14.7 mi | Cattaraugus County |
| Conewango Creek at Waterboro NY | 18.1 mi | Chautauqua County |
| Ischua Creek at Ischua Valley Cc near Franklinville NY | 19.2 mi | Cattaraugus County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.