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SwedenChenango River at Greene water level
River gauge, Chenango River, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 337 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 11:25 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Chenango River at Greene is at 2.61 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.39 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.
It has risen 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. There is still 10.39 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.23 ft and 2.69 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.00 ftJuly 8, 1935
- Forecast peak
- 2.70 ftSaturday, October 17 at 08:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Chenango River at Greene
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 10.39 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Maximum estimated flood of July 8, 1935. Stage estimated by an Army Corps of Engineers hydrologic study. Widespread inundation of the village occurred from Chenango Street to the river. In addition to extreme flooding of the village, flood waters would approach the east side of Route 12, north of the Village of Greene.
- 21.40 ft
- Height of the gage floor, and maximum stage that gauge can read.
- 21.16 ft
- Record flood crest as measured by the USGS stream gauge from June, 2006. Widespread flooding throughout the Village of Greene.
- 21.09 ft
- September, 2011 flood. Widespread inundation in many areas of the Village of Greene. Significant inundation of residences between N. Canal and N. Chenango Streets to the north of Scott Ave. Flood waters several feet deep around the village.
- 18.00 ft
- Major Flood Stage. Widespread flooding reaches first floor of homes on North Chenango, Water, Monell, Mill and Elm Streets in the Village of Greene. Backwater from Birdsall Creek can cause flooding between Elm Street, N. Canal Street and Scott Avenue. Flood waters close off Cherry Street.
- 15.00 ft
- Moderate flood stage, the ball flats in Greene are inundated, including Ball Flats Road. Water Street is closed with homes on the east side of the street beginning to flood. Flooding affects homes on Monell Street and Monell Street Extension. Water spreads into the backyards of homes along N. Chenango Street. Birdsall Creek may be backing up along N. Chenango and Elm Street.
- 14.00 ft
- Water Street and Stillwater Road in Greene are flooded.
- 13.00 ft
- Flood stage. River overflows onto low spots across Water Street near the gauge house, and spreads into the ball flats.
- 2.61 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.00 ft | July 8, 1935 |
| 2 | 21.16 ft | June 28, 2006 |
| 3 | 21.09 ft | September 8, 2011 |
| 4 | 18.67 ft | April 3, 2005 |
| 5 | 18.33 ft | December 31, 1942 |
| 6 | 17.41 ft | March 6, 1979 |
| 7 | 16.94 ft | March 6, 1964 |
| 8 | 15.92 ft | February 26, 1961 |
| 9 | 15.89 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 10 | 15.81 ft | March 22, 1948 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Chenango River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenango River at SherburneRiver gauge, Chenango River | 1.83 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 28 mi |
| Chenango River at NorwichRiver gauge, Chenango River | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 20 mi |
| Chenango River at OxfordRiver gauge, Chenango River | 7.51 ft | Below flood stage | +0.14 ft | 12 mi |
| Chenango River near Chenango ForksRiver gauge, Chenango River | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioughnioga River at ItaskaRiver gauge, Tioughnioga River | 1.80 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Whitney Point Lake at Whitney PointLake, Whitney Point Lake | 973.53 ft | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Tioughnioga River at LisleRiver gauge, Tioughnioga River | 0.82 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Susquehanna River at BainbridgeRiver gauge, Susquehanna River | 2.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.20 ft | 15 mi |
| Otselic River at CincinnatusRiver gauge, Otselic River | 1.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 16 mi |
| Susquehanna River at BinghamtonRiver gauge, Susquehanna River | 2.72 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Susquehanna River at WindsorRiver gauge, Susquehanna River | 3.75 ft | Below flood stage | +0.28 ft | 19 mi |
| Unadilla River at RockdaleRiver gauge, Unadilla River | 4.58 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Chenango River at Greene?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.39 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 Greene today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.61 ft. Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Chenango River at Greene rising or falling?
Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chenango River at Greene 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 Greene?
The highest level on record is 22.00 ft on July 8, 1935.
Is Chenango River at Greene expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.50 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01507000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.32444, -75.77125(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 | 2.61 ft | 2026-10-18 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 337 cfs | 2026-10-18 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Chenango River at Greene (usgs:01507000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/chenango-river-at-greene
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