Cohocton River at Bath water level

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

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.34ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT (50 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Cohocton River at Bath is at 2.34 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.11 ft below the median of 2.45 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. It is 8.66 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.12 ft (+0.22 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.16 ft and 2.36 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: 2.45 ft0.11 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.09 ft – 4.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.12 ft+0.22 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.16 ft – 2.36 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.12 ft – 7.83 ft
Highest on record: 13.67 ftJanuary 19, 1996

Floating and fishing near Cohocton River at Bath

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

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 8.66 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Some evacuations of quarters begins at VA Hospital begin.
13.00 ft: Flooding of VA Hospital Ballfield, behind qaurters and near front gate begins.
12.00 ft: Access road that parallels the river behind Bath VA Hospital has water in low spots.
11.00 ft: Minor flooding begins. Bath Veterans Hospital Security begins making preparations for evacuations and begins monitoring the river every 15 minutes.
2.34 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.67 ft	January 19, 1996
2	11.22 ft	August 9, 2024
3	10.96 ft	September 9, 2004
4	10.70 ft	January 23, 1999
5	10.10 ft	April 1, 1993
6	9.90 ft	February 21, 1994
7	9.76 ft	March 24, 1994
8	9.57 ft	April 8, 2001
9	9.24 ft	June 21, 1989
10	9.13 ft	March 22, 2003

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.72 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 59° 30° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 63° 37° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 61° 38° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 60° 35° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 63° 37° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 51° 31° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 56° 28° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 50%

Map

Other gauges on the Cohocton River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cohocton River at AvocaRiver gauge, Cohocton River	2.48 ft	Below flood stage	±0	6 mi
Cohocton River near CampbellRiver gauge, Cohocton River	2.18 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Canisteo River at West CameronRiver gauge, Canisteo River	3.77 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	9 mi
Canisteo River below Canacadea Creek at HornellRiver gauge, Canisteo River	0.66 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Canacadea Creek near HornellRiver gauge, Canacadea Creek	1.01 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi
Almond Lake near AlmondLake, Almond Lake	1,257.09 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Tuscarora Creek above South AddisonRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	19 mi
Tioga River near ErwinsRiver gauge, Tioga River	0.75 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	19 mi
Canisteo River at ArkportRiver gauge, Canisteo River	6.9 cfs	Normal	−2.3 cfs	19 mi
Arkport Reservoir near ArkportReservoir, Arkport Reservoir	1,227.17 ft	Very low		19 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Cohocton River at Bath compare with last year?

It is 0.22 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.12 ft.

What is flood stage for the Cohocton River at Bath?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.66 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Cohocton River at Bath in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.45 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.09 ft and 4.82 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 Cohocton River at Bath today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.34 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cohocton River at Bath rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cohocton River at Bath 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:01528320 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.34361, -77.34350 (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	2.34 ft	2026-10-18 14:30	Provisional

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