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SwedenChittenango Creek near Chittenango water level
River gauge, Chittenango Creek, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 39.2 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Chittenango Creek near Chittenango reads 1.22 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.78 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.21 ft and 1.39 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
- 9.13 ftJune 22, 1972
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 6.00 ft, still 4.78 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- FEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this stream level marks the 0.2% (500 year) flood level. Your property is at risk during a catstrophic flood event. A 500 year flood is a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in any year.
- 9.90 ft
- FEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this stream level marks the 1% (100 year) floodplain. Your property is at risk for flooding during a record flood event. A 100 year flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
- 9.10 ft
- Flood of record. This is the level reached during the Hurricane Agnes flood of June, 1972.
- 8.90 ft
- This is the level caused by flash flooding on July 1, 2017.
- 8.50 ft
- Severe inundation occurrs along Manor Drive and Race street when the level rises above 8.5 feet.
- 8.00 ft
- Flooding spreads into the Village of Chittenango affecting several homes and businesses between Highway 5 and the river.
- 7.00 ft
- Flooding affects the Stonehedge Nursing home near Russell Street, and residences along Falls Boulevard including the Skelding and Brinkerhoff Street neighborhood.
- 6.00 ft
- Water spreads into the floodway, affecting backyards along Falls Boulevard from Dyke Road to the Village of Chittenango.
- 1.22 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.13 ft | June 22, 1972 |
| 2 | 6.39 ft | October 26, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.65 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowaselon Creek at State Route 13 at CanastotaRiver gauge, Cowaselon Creek | 14.5 cfs | Very low | −0.8 cfs | 7 mi |
| Oneida Creek at OneidaRiver gauge, Oneida Creek | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Onondaga Creek at Dorwin Avenue, SyracuseRiver gauge, Onondaga Creek | 1.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Onondaga Creek at Spencer Street, SyracuseRiver gauge, Onondaga Creek | 52.9 cfs | Low | −3.8 cfs | 16 mi |
| Onondaga Creek at Flood Ctrl Dam at Onondaga NationReservoir, Onondaga Creek | 459.54 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 17 mi |
| Scriba Creek near ConstantiaRiver gauge, Scriba Creek | 23.2 cfs | Low | −3.8 cfs | 18 mi |
| Onondaga Lake at LiverpoolLake, Onondaga Lake | 362.44 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Fish Creek at Becks GroveRiver gauge, Fish Creek | 441 cfs | Normal | −59.0 cfs | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Chittenango Creek near Chittenango?
The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.78 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 Chittenango Creek near Chittenango today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.22 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Chittenango Creek near Chittenango rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chittenango Creek near Chittenango normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chittenango Creek near Chittenango?
The highest level on record is 9.13 ft on June 22, 1972.
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:04244000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.02308, -75.85861(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 | 1.22 ft | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 39.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Chittenango Creek near Chittenango (usgs:04244000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/chittenango-creek-near-chittenango
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