Tioga River at Lindley
New York — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Steuben County, New York on the Tioga River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01520500, 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
22 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26.27 ft
Flood of Record. Tropical Storm "Agnes" June 23, 1972. Flooding in Lindley reached about the same extent as major flooding, but became much deeper. The Town of Lawrenceville, PA was nearly destroyed and the entire population was evacuated.
22 ft
Severe flooding of homes and properties occurs between River Road and NY 115. Residences along Caroline Drive, Carnegie Drive, Lindley Road and Morgan Creek Road are inundated.
20 ft
Flooding of properties and homes occurs along Lindley Road and Morgan Creek Road, extending inland to Caroline Drive and the northern end of Carriage Drive. Properties along River Road north of the bridge may be affected.
17 ft
Water spreads out into agricultural areas alongside the river. Portions of Lindley Road and Morgan Creek Road become flooded.
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 | 26.27 ft | 128,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1972 | 26.27 ft | 128,000 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1975 | 23.37 ft | 80,600 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1975 | 23.37 ft | 80,600 cfs |
| May 27, 1946 | 22.87 ft | 75,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tioga River at Lindley?
The Tioga River at Lindley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01520500) 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 Tioga River at Lindley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tioga River at Lindley is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the Tioga River at Lindley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Steuben County, New York at coordinates 42.0286°N, 77.1325°W. USGS site number: 01520500. 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.