RIVER GAUGE · CANISTEO RIVER
Canisteo River at Hornell
Steuben County, New York
Water level0.84 ft
Flow48 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
Major flooding occurs in and around Hornell.
- 10 ft
Moderate flood stage.
- 9 ft
This is the Minor Flood Stage.
- 4 ft
Caution Stage. Alert Steuben County Emergency Services.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 13.45 ft | 9,560 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2004 | 9.92 ft | 17,682 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1998 | 5.4 ft | 3,700 cfs |
More on Canisteo River
UpstreamCanisteo River near Arkport
DownstreamCanisteo River at West Cameron
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