Susquehanna River at Binghamton
New York — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Broome County, New York on the Susquehanna River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01503500, 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
18 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25.73 ft
Flood of record. Flood walls overtop in several areas. Flood devastation in downtown Binghamton extends as far south as Vestal Avenue and as far north as Hawley Street on the East Side, and Riverside Drive on the West Side. Flood of September 2011.
25.6 ft
Maximum height of flood protection walls in downtown Binghamton.
25.2 ft
Portions of downtown Binghamton flood including Water Street, Washington Street, Susquehanna Street and Vestal Parkway. Extensive flooding occurs south of Riverside Drive in Binghamton. Upper Court Street has significant flooding on the East Side. Flood of June 2006.
23.7 ft
Water reaches the deck of the Washington Street bridge.
22 ft
Portions of Court Street east of the Tompkins Street bridge in Binghamton begin to flood. Evacuation behind the flood protection zones occurred in the past.
20.1 ft
Severe flooding of areas outside the levee protection on Front Street, Court Street and Route 7 from Binghamton to Conklin. Flood crest of April 2005.
19 ft
Major basement to first floor flooding occurs along Front Street, south of the Court Street bridge, and in neighborhoods south of Riverside Drive in Binghamton.
18 ft
Major Flood Stage. Widespread flooding occurs in the Town of Conklin from Terrace Drive to the City of Binghamton line. Portions of Route 7 are closed. Lourdes Hospital parking lot floods.
17 ft
Flood waters cross Route 7 in Conklin near the Binghamton city line. Water also spreads into homes near Baltimore Avenue in Binghamton.
16 ft
Significant flooding affects homes and businesses in the Julius Rogers Park area of Conklin, and along Route 7 in Conklin, and Court Street in Kirkwood.
15 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Flooding increases and approaches residences and businesses along Route 7 in Conklin.
14 ft
Flood Stage. Flooding begins along the flood plain outside of the levee protection area. Sandy Beach Park floods. The City of Binghamton is protected by flood walls to 25.6 feet.
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 8, 2011 | 25.73 ft | 128,727 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 25.73 ft | 128,727 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 25 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 25 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1865 | 23.5 ft | — |
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
USGS Site
NWS LID
BNGN6
River
Susquehanna River
County
Broome, NY
Coordinates
42.0925°N, 75.9150°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Susquehanna River at Binghamton?
The Susquehanna River at Binghamton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01503500) 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 Susquehanna River at Binghamton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Susquehanna River at Binghamton is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Susquehanna River rises?
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Where is the Susquehanna River at Binghamton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Broome County, New York at coordinates 42.0925°N, 75.9150°W. USGS site number: 01503500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge awaiting repair - automated readings are not available at this time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.