Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HORN6
River
Canisteo River
County
Steuben, NY
Coordinates
42.3139°N, 77.6514°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canisteo River at Hornell?
The Canisteo River at Hornell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01524500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Canisteo River at Hornell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canisteo River at Hornell is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canisteo River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Canisteo River at Hornell to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Canisteo River at Hornell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Steuben County, New York at coordinates 42.3139°N, 77.6514°W. USGS site number: 01524500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers