Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1309.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 1309.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 1310.0 ft; major flooding begins at 1310.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1309.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1309.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 1310.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 1310.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 1311.2 ft on Mar 5, 1976 (historic crest)
- 1310.1 ft on Sep 15, 1979 (historic crest)
- 1310.0 ft on Feb 24, 1981 (historic crest)
- 1309.8 ft on Sep 26, 1971 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1309.5 ft | FLOOD STAGE-MINOR FLOOD. WATER SPILLS OVER BANKS AND BEGINS TO FLOOD FIELDS AND LOWLYING AREAS. MINIMAL DAMAGES. |
|---|---|
| 1310.0 ft | MODERATE FLOOD...DAMAGES BEGIN. SOME FLOODING IN LOWLYING AREAS. |
| 1310.5 ft | MAJOR FLOOD...EXTENSIVE FLOODING OF LOWLYING AREAS NEAR LAKE. 40 HOMES SURROUNDED BY WATER. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Ohio River Forecast Center.
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