Tioughnioga River at Lisle water level
River gauge, Tioughnioga River, New York, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
The gauge at Tioughnioga River at Lisle reads 0.72 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 0.75 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft below typical. It is 8.28 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 0.52 ft, a difference of +0.20 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.51 ft and 0.85 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.75 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.46 ft – 2.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.52 ft+0.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.51 ft – 0.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.51 ft – 6.36 ft
- Highest on record
- 10.02 ftSeptember 8, 2011
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 9.00 ft, still 8.28 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.02 ft | September 8, 2011 |
| 2 | 9.82 ft | August 9, 2013 |
| 3 | 9.46 ft | December 25, 2020 |
| 4 | 9.31 ft | April 10, 1993 |
| 5 | 8.43 ft | February 28, 2000 |
| 6 | 8.32 ft | April 10, 2001 |
| 7 | 8.19 ft | February 12, 1996 |
| 8 | 8.18 ft | January 8, 1998 |
| 9 | 7.02 ft | April 16, 1994 |
| 10 | 6.25 ft | March 4, 1991 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Tioughnioga River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioughnioga River at CortlandRiver gauge, Tioughnioga River | 3.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 19 mi |
| Tioughnioga River at ItaskaRiver gauge, Tioughnioga River | 1.70 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 5.8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Point Lake at Whitney PointLake, Whitney Point Lake | 973.47 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Chenango River at GreeneRiver gauge, Chenango River | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 12 mi |
| Chenango River near Chenango ForksRiver gauge, Chenango River | 3.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 12 mi |
| Otselic River at CincinnatusRiver gauge, Otselic River | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Susquehanna River at VestalRiver gauge, Susquehanna River | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 18 mi |
| Susquehanna River at BinghamtonRiver gauge, Susquehanna River | 2.73 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 18 mi |
| Owego Creek near OwegoRiver gauge, Owego Creek | 0.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 21 mi |
| Chenango River at OxfordRiver gauge, Chenango River | 7.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Tioughnioga River at Lisle higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.20 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.52 ft.
What is flood stage for the Tioughnioga River at Lisle?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 8.28 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Tioughnioga River at Lisle in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.75 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.46 ft and 2.62 ft, based on 9 years of records.
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 Tioughnioga River at Lisle today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT, the water level was 0.72 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tioughnioga River at Lisle rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Tioughnioga River at Lisle normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01509520(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.34944, -75.99917(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 | 0.72 ft | 2026-10-20 00:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Tioughnioga River at Lisle (usgs:01509520). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/tioughnioga-river-at-lisle
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