Chemung River at Chemung
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 31.6 ft on Jun 23, 1972 (historic crest)
- 24.1 ft on Sep 27, 1975 (historic crest)
- 24.0 ft on May 28, 1946 (historic crest)
- 20.4 ft on Mar 6, 1964 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Flood stage where minor flooding begins. Water reaches Route 427 upstream of the Chemung river gage. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. The bridges at Wellsburg and Wilawanna are closed. |
| 23.0 ft | Major flooding begins. |
| 24.0 ft | Major road and railroad damages occur due to backwater and flooding. In the past there has been 2 feet of water in the business section of Wellsburg. |
| 25.8 ft | Water reaches the underside of the bridge on Route 427. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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