Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: NWHN6). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flooding begins. Many roads on the east side of Norwich are closed. The East Main Street bridge over the Chenango River is closed. Several homes and businesses are inundated.
11 ft
Moderate flooding begins with 1 to 2 feet of water around homes near the Fairgrounds. Car dealership on the East Main Street is inundated.
10.19 ft
Water begins to cover East Main Street by the Ford dealership.
10 ft
Water begins spilling on the streets and yards of homes on the east side of Norwich near the Fairgrounds.
9.5 ft
Water begins to cover the track of the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich.
9 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding begins at the Chenango County Fairgrounds on the southeast side of Norwich.
8 ft
8 CAUTION STAGE RIVER JUST BEGINS TO SPILL OVER ITS BANKS. WATER IS JUST WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR DEALERSHIPS PARKING LOT ON EAST MAIN STREET.
7 ft
BANK FULL RIVER JUST BEGINS REACHING LOW LYING FARM FIELDS SOUTH OF NORWICH.
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 28, 2006 | 12.8 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 12 ft | — |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 10.99 ft | 13,461 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
NWHN6
River
Chenango River
County
Chenango, NY
Coordinates
42.5378°N, 75.5133°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chenango River at Norwich?
The Chenango River at Norwich gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Chenango River at Norwich?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chenango River at Norwich is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chenango River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chenango River at Norwich 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 Chenango River at Norwich gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chenango County, New York at coordinates 42.5378°N, 75.5133°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.