RIVER GAUGE · CHEMUNG RIVER
Chemung River at Chemung
Chemung County, New York
Water level3.47 ft
Flow863 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25.8 ft
Water reaches the underside of the bridge on Route 427.
- 24 ft
Major road and railroad damages occur due to backwater and flooding. In the past there has been 2 feet of water in the business section of Wellsburg.
- 23 ft
Major flooding begins.
- 20 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The bridges at Wellsburg and Wilawanna are closed.
- 16 ft
Flood stage where minor flooding begins. Water reaches Route 427 upstream of the Chemung river gage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 31.62 ft | 189,000 cfs |
| Sep 26, 1975 | 24.1 ft | 125,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1946 | 23.97 ft | 132,000 cfs |
Flood map
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