Allegheny River at Salamanca
Cattaraugus County, New York
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Major flood, widespread flooding of commercial and residential areas in and around Salamanca. Protective dikes topped at 21 to 22 feet. Dikes located on left bank 0.1 mile upstream to 0.3 mile downstream, and on right bank from 0.1 mile upstream to 0.7 mile downstream and 1.6 to 2.1 miles downstream.
- 14 ft
Moderate flood, moderate flooding along entire reach in areas unprotected by dikes. More widespread flooding upstream.
- 12 ft
Flood stage, minor flooding along entire reach in areas unprotected by dikes.
- 9 ft
Action stage, banks subject to some local overflow 1 to 2 miles upstream. Little or no damage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 24.01 ft | 73,000 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1996 | 16.41 ft | 39,600 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1967 | 16.24 ft | 41,700 cfs |
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