RIVER GAUGE · CHADAKOIN RIVER
Chadakoin River at Falconer
Chautauqua County, New York
Water level-0.09 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3.5 ft
Minor flood4 ft
Moderate flood4.5 ft
Major flood5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5 ft
Major flood, widespread residential and commercial flooding along the river in Jamestown and Falconer.
- 4.5 ft
Moderate flood, flooding of low lying areas close to the river in Jamestown and Falconer. Residential damages begin.
- 4 ft
Flood stage, flooding and limited damages begin along the river near Dow Street.
- 3.5 ft
Action stage, minor flooding to adjacent fields. Little or no damage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1979 | 4.93 ft | 2,250 cfs |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 4.82 ft | 2,400 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1976 | 4.67 ft | 2,070 cfs |
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