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SwedenTioga River at Lindley water level
River gauge, Tioga River, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
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The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Tioga River at Lindley reads 3.22 ft, a normal level.
It is 13.78 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.99 ft, a difference of +0.23 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.09 ft and 3.74 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 2.99 ft+0.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.09 ft – 3.74 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.98 ft – 11.02 ft
- Highest on record
- 26.27 ftJune 23, 1972
- Forecast peak
- 3.20 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 13.78 ft away.
What happens 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.
- 22.00 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.
- 20.00 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.
- 17.00 ft
- Water spreads out into agricultural areas alongside the river. Portions of Lindley Road and Morgan Creek Road become flooded.
- 3.22 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.27 ft | June 23, 1972 |
| 2 | 23.37 ft | September 26, 1975 |
| 3 | 22.87 ft | May 28, 1946 |
| 4 | 20.18 ft | October 14, 1955 |
| 5 | 19.90 ft | November 29, 1950 |
| 6 | 19.42 ft | March 31, 1951 |
| 7 | 19.20 ft | March 12, 1936 |
| 8 | 19.04 ft | March 5, 1964 |
| 9 | 18.78 ft | April 1, 1940 |
| 10 | 18.50 ft | March 22, 1948 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Tioga River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga River near MansfieldRiver gauge, Tioga River | 0.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 16 mi |
| Tioga River at TiogaRiver gauge, Tioga River | 90.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Tioga River at Tioga JunctionRiver gauge, Tioga River | 6.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Tioga River near ErwinsRiver gauge, Tioga River | 0.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowanesque River near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Cowanesque River | 7.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Cowanesque Lake at LawrencevilleLake, Cowanesque Lake | 1,080.36 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.2 mi |
| Tioga Lake at Tioga Dam at TiogaReservoir, Tioga Lake | 1,081.36 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 9 mi |
| Chemung River at CorningRiver gauge, Chemung River | 14.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Hammond Lake at Hammond Dam at TiogaReservoir, Hammond Lake | 1,086.30 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Tuscarora Creek above South AddisonRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Cowanesque River at ElklandRiver gauge, Cowanesque River | 49.0 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Tioga River at Lindley higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.99 ft.
What is flood stage for the Tioga River at Lindley?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 13.78 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 Tioga River at Lindley today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tioga River at Lindley rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tioga River at Lindley normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tioga River at Lindley?
The highest level on record is 26.27 ft on June 23, 1972.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01520500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.02872, -77.13219(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 | 3.22 ft | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tioga River at Lindley (usgs:01520500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/tioga-river-at-lindley
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