Major Flood
21 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.48 ft
This level represents the June 1972 record flood. Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs throughout the river basin.
21 ft
Water covers most of the railroad tracks along the river. Railroad Street and the lower part of Bath Street in the Village of Cameron are likely inundated. Many parts of Canisteo-River Road (CR-119) are flooded at this level.
20.9 ft
This level was the flood crest from the January 19, 1996 flood. FEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this also approximately marks the 100 year (1 percent) floodplain. Your property is at risk for flooding during a moderate to major flood event. A 100 year flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
18 ft
Portions of Canisteo-River Road (CR-119) are flooded near the bridge west of the Village of Cameron. A few farms nearest the river are isolated by flood waters.
17 ft
Flooding spreads in to the agricultural areas along the river from West Cameron to the Village of Cameron.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1972 | 23.48 ft | 43,000 cfs |
| Jul 7, 1935 | 22.4 ft | 35,000 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 20.91 ft | 29,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCRN6
River
Canisteo River
County
Steuben, NY
Coordinates
42.2222°N, 77.4181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Canisteo River at West Cameron?
The Canisteo River at West Cameron gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01525500) 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 West Cameron?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Canisteo River at West Cameron is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Canisteo River rises?
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Where is the Canisteo River at West Cameron gauge located?
The gauge is located in Steuben County, New York at coordinates 42.2222°N, 77.4181°W. USGS site number: 01525500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.