Major Flood
1310.5 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
1310 ft
Minor Flood
1309.5 ft
Action Stage
1309 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1310.5 ft
MAJOR FLOOD...EXTENSIVE FLOODING OF LOWLYING AREAS NEAR LAKE. 40 HOMES SURROUNDED BY WATER.
1310 ft
MODERATE FLOOD...DAMAGES BEGIN. SOME FLOODING IN LOWLYING AREAS.
1309.5 ft
FLOOD STAGE-MINOR FLOOD. WATER SPILLS OVER BANKS AND BEGINS TO FLOOD FIELDS AND LOWLYING AREAS. MINIMAL DAMAGES.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 1976 | 1311.23 ft | — |
| Sep 14, 1979 | 1310.14 ft | — |
| Feb 23, 1981 | 1310.01 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BEPN6
River
Chautauqua Lake
County
Chautauqua, NY
Coordinates
42.1564°N, 79.3938°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point?
The Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03013946) 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 Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point is 1309.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1309 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1310 feet, and major flooding at 1310.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chautauqua Lake rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point 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 Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chautauqua County, New York at coordinates 42.1564°N, 79.3938°W. USGS site number: 03013946. 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