Chemung River at Corning
New York — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Steuben County, New York on the Chemung River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01529950, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
36 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40.7 ft
This is the flood of record stage from Hurricane Agnes in June 1972. Catastrophic flooding devastated areas from Painted Post to Big Flats and beyond. Levees protect the Market Street area south of the river in the City of Corning to this level.
37 ft
Flooding begins to overtop levee protected areas of Painted Post, Riverside and Corning on the north side of the river.
36 ft
Major flooding of roads, properties and buildings occurs from South Corning to Big Flats.
32 ft
Major flooding develops as water begins to overtop the levee protected areas of South Corning.
31 ft
Portions of SR-352 near the Chemung county line flood.
30 ft
Moderate flooding affects farmland, properties, and residences over a wide area along River Road from South Corning to Big Flats. In the past, Route 17E was closed.
29 ft
Flooding affects several roads and properties outside of flood protection areas, especially along River Road in South Corning. Access to Corning Hospital is affected by flooding.
26 ft
Minor flooding begins. Flooding affects portions of River Road. A few properties in Big Flats become isolated by flood waters.
21 ft
Agricultural lands nearest the river and outside the levee protected areas begin to flood, particularly from South Corning to Big Flats.
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 22, 1972 | 40.71 ft | 228,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 40.71 ft | 228,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1946 | 37.74 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 27, 1946 | 37.74 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jul 6, 1935 | 33.49 ft | -9,999 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chemung River at Corning?
The Chemung River at Corning gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01529950) 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 Corning?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chemung River at Corning is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chemung River rises?
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Where is the Chemung River at Corning gauge located?
The gauge is located in Steuben County, New York at coordinates 42.1464°N, 77.0578°W. USGS site number: 01529950. 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.