Is the Canisteo River flooding?
The Canisteo River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in New York. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Canisteo River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New York river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Canisteo River at West Cameron NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.48 ft on 23 June 1972, carrying 43,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1931 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.00 ft, 19.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canisteo River below Canacadea Creek at Hornell NY | No flooding | 0.84 ft | 9 ft | |
| Canisteo River at West Cameron NY | No flooding | 4.00 ft | 17 ft | |
| Canisteo River at Arkport NY | No current data | — | — | — |