Tioughnioga River at Cortland NY
Is Tioughnioga River at Cortland NY flooding right now?
Tioughnioga River at Cortland NY measured 3.36 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.6 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.36 ft
Streamflow
224 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.07 ft on Sun, Apr 3, 2005.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 12.5 ft | 9.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.07 ft | 2005-04-03 |
| 13.82 ft | 1950-04-05 |
| 13.56 ft | 1942-12-31 |
| 13.54 ft | 1956-04-05 |
| 13.52 ft | 1960-03-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Virgil Creek at Sh 13 at Dryden NY | 10.8 mi | Tompkins County |
| Grout Brook near Fair Haven NY | 11.0 mi | Cortland County |
| Grout Brook Tributary Southeast of Fair Haven NY | 11.6 mi | Cortland County |
| Otselic River at Cincinnatus NY | 13.9 mi | Cortland County |
| Spafford Creek Tributary near Sawmill Rd near Spafford NY | 15.9 mi | Onondaga 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.