Major Flood
10.6 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.6 ft
This is the flood stage caused by natural flow from Spetember 2011. It is the modern flood of record of this stream gage.
11.4 ft
This is the level of the major flood of June 2006.
11.3 ft
FEMA flood insurance risk maps indocate that this level, as measured at the stream gage, marks the 100 year (1 percent) floodplain. Your property is at risk for flooding during a major flood event. A 100 year flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
11 ft
Three feet of water covers Main Street in Sherburne.
10 ft
About 2 feet of water covers north Main Street, Knapp Street, and Gould Drive.
9.5 ft
Water covers Blanding Road near State Highway 12, South Cross Road, Conley Road, and the north end of Williams Road. Water begins seeping across north Main Street from downtown Sherburne to the Big M.
8.5 ft
Water spreads throughout agricultural lands nearest the river on the West side of Sherburne.
8 ft
The river begins to overflow the bank on the east side of the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2011 | 11.64 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 11.35 ft | 11,400 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1914 | 11.2 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHBN6
River
Chenango River
County
Chenango, NY
Coordinates
42.6786°N, 75.5108°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chenango River at Sherburne?
The Chenango River at Sherburne gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01505000) 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 Sherburne?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chenango River at Sherburne is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.6 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 Sherburne 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 Sherburne gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chenango County, New York at coordinates 42.6786°N, 75.5108°W. USGS site number: 01505000. 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.