Is the Chemung River flooding?
The Chemung 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 Chemung River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Chemung River at Elmira NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.51 ft on 20 January 1996, carrying 71,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1889 (40 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.21 ft, 17.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung River at Corning NY | No flooding | 14.84 ft | 26 ft | |
| Chemung River at Elmira NY | No flooding | 1.21 ft | 12 ft | |
| Chemung River at Chemung NY | No flooding | 3.26 ft | 16 ft |