Chemung River at Chemung NY
Is Chemung River at Chemung NY flooding right now?
Chemung River at Chemung NY measured 3.26 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.7 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.26 ft
Streamflow
644 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.62 ft on Fri, Jun 23, 1972.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 20.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.62 ft | 1972-06-23 |
| 24.1 ft | 1975-09-27 |
| 23.97 ft | 1946-05-28 |
| 20.44 ft | 1964-03-06 |
| 20.13 ft | 1955-10-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River near Waverly NY | 7.0 mi | Bradford County |
| Chemung River at Elmira NY | 10.3 mi | Chemung County |
| Newtown Creek at Elmira NY | 10.9 mi | Chemung County |
| Seeley Creek at Mosherville, PA | 13.8 mi | Bradford County |
| NB Sugar Creek Tributary near Columbia Cross Roads, PA | 14.9 mi | Bradford 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.