Major Flood
24 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
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.
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 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 Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chemung River at Chemung?
The Chemung River at Chemung gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01531000) 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 Chemung River at Chemung?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chemung River at Chemung is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chemung River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chemung River at Chemung 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 Chemung River at Chemung gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chemung County, New York at coordinates 42.0022°N, 76.6350°W. USGS site number: 01531000. 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.