Is the Chenango River flooding?

New York · 4 gauges · New York river levels

The Chenango River is tracked by 4 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 Chenango River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Chenango River near Chenango Forks NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.30 ft on 8 July 1935, carrying 96,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.62 ft, 16.7 ft below that record.

Drains 1,483 sq mi · gauge elevation 871 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Chenango River at Sherburne NYNo flooding1.80 ft8.5 ft
Chenango River at Oxford NYNo flooding7.47 ft16.5 ft
Chenango River at Greene NYNo flooding2.85 ft13 ft
Chenango River near Chenango Forks NYNo flooding3.62 ft10 ft
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.