Canisteo River at Hornell
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.4 ft on Jun 23, 1972 (historic crest)
- 9.9 ft on Mar 11, 2004 (historic crest)
- 5.4 ft on Jan 8, 1998 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | Caution Stage. Alert Steuben County Emergency Services. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | This is the Minor Flood Stage. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 13.0 ft | Major flooding occurs in and around Hornell. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Canacadea Creek above Hornell NWS gauge · 2.2 mi
- Canacadea Creek at Almond Dam NWS gauge · 3.5 mi
- Canisteo River near Arkport NWS gauge · 6.6 mi
- Canisteo River near West Cameron NWS gauge · 12.6 mi
- Cohocton River at Avoca NWS gauge · 13.3 mi
- Canisteo River at West Cameron NWS gauge · 13.5 mi