Chenango River at Oxford water level

Name: Chenango River at Oxford water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Chenango River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.49ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 188 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Chenango River at Oxford is at 7.49 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.01 ft below the flood stage of 16.50 ft.

It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 9.01 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 7.12 ft and 7.52 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.51 ftJune 28, 2006

Floating and fishing near Chenango River at Oxford

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.50 ft, 9.01 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.51 ft: The Village of Oxford was severely inundated during the record flood of June 2006. Flooding puts excessive strain on the levee system protecting the east side of the village. Several locations along Route 12 were flooded, including at the intersection of North Washington and State Route 220. Main Street was flooded by water flowing back from Merchant Street. Canal Street was fully inundated from the hardware store to the Blue Ox property.
21.76 ft: The Village of Oxford was severely inundated during the Tropical Storm Lee flood of 2011. Several locations along Route 12 were flooded, including at the intersection of North Washington and State Route 220. Main Street was flooded by water flowing back from Merchant Street. Canal Street was inundated from the hardware store to the Blue Ox property.
20.00 ft: Flooding affects the railroad tracks, Greene Street, and begins affecting parts of Albany Street from Merchant to Pleasant Street. Water floods South Washington Avenue in several areas and Lafayette Park. The Fort Hill Park area is cut off by flooding.
18.00 ft: Mechanic, Water and Merchant Streets and homes are flooded. Flooding inundates lower floors of the Oxford Academy buildings. Water inundates parts of Route 12 from downtown to South Washington Avenue. The Oxford police department begins to flood.
17.00 ft: Flood waters affect properties on Mechanic and Water Streets. Basement flooding may begin.
16.50 ft: Flooding affects the Oxford Academy athletic fields and parking lots. The park off North Canal Street is inundated. The properties along North Canal Street, north of Main Street begin to flood.
14.00 ft: The river floods much of the natural floodplain. No identified hazards to life and property unless unnecessary risks are taken in flooded zones. Village officials increase monitoring and mitigation activities.
7.49 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.51 ft	June 28, 2006
2	21.76 ft	September 8, 2011
3	18.42 ft	April 28, 2011
4	18.29 ft	December 25, 2020
5	18.12 ft	June 23, 2025
6	18.03 ft	March 12, 2011
7	17.62 ft	November 1, 2019
8	17.62 ft	July 2, 2013
9	17.61 ft	December 18, 2023
10	17.18 ft	April 7, 2017

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.28 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 55° 32° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 61° 38° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 62° 40° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 59° 36° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 59° 36° – Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 54° 35° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 55° 30° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 48%

Map

Other gauges on the Chenango River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chenango River at SherburneRiver gauge, Chenango River	1.81 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	17 mi
Chenango River at NorwichRiver gauge, Chenango River	3.73 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	8 mi
Chenango River at GreeneRiver gauge, Chenango River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Chenango River near Chenango ForksRiver gauge, Chenango River	3.21 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Unadilla River at RockdaleRiver gauge, Unadilla River	4.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Susquehanna River at BainbridgeRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	2.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.14 ft	12 mi
Susquehanna River at UnadillaRiver gauge, Susquehanna River	3.33 ft	Below flood stage	+0.13 ft	17 mi
Otselic River at CincinnatusRiver gauge, Otselic River	1.30 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi
Tioughnioga River at ItaskaRiver gauge, Tioughnioga River	1.81 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	19 mi
Ouleout Creek at East SidneyRiver gauge, Ouleout Creek	1.30 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi
Whitney Point Lake at Whitney PointLake, Whitney Point Lake	973.53 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Chenango River at Oxford?

The official flood stage is 16.50 ft. The level is currently 9.01 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Chenango River at Oxford today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 7.49 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Chenango River at Oxford rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Chenango River at Oxford normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chenango River at Oxford?

The highest level on record is 22.51 ft on June 28, 2006.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01505810 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.44122, -75.59631 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	7.49 ft	2026-10-18 08:00	Provisional
Flow	188 cfs	2026-10-18 08:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chenango River at Oxford (usgs:01505810). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/chenango-river-at-oxford

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