Chenango River at Greene
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.0 ft on Jul 8, 1935 (historic crest)
- 21.2 ft on Jun 28, 2006 (historic crest)
- 21.1 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 18.7 ft on Apr 3, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Flood stage. River overflows onto low spots across Water Street near the gauge house, and spreads into the ball flats. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Water Street and Stillwater Road in Greene are flooded. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flood stage, the ball flats in Greene are inundated, including Ball Flats Road. Water Street is closed with homes on the east side of the street beginning to flood. Flooding affects homes on Monell Street and Monell Street Extension. Water spreads into the backyards of homes along N. Chenango Street. Birdsall Creek may be backing up along N. Chenango and Elm Street. |
| 18.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. Widespread flooding reaches first floor of homes on North Chenango, Water, Monell, Mill and Elm Streets in the Village of Greene. Backwater from Birdsall Creek can cause flooding between Elm Street, N. Canal Street and Scott Avenue. Flood waters close off Cherry Street. |
| 21.1 ft | September, 2011 flood. Widespread inundation in many areas of the Village of Greene. Significant inundation of residences between N. Canal and N. Chenango Streets to the north of Scott Ave. Flood waters several feet deep around the village. |
| 21.2 ft | Record flood crest as measured by the USGS stream gauge from June, 2006. Widespread flooding throughout the Village of Greene. |
| 21.4 ft | Height of the gage floor, and maximum stage that gauge can read. |
| 22.0 ft | Maximum estimated flood of July 8, 1935. Stage estimated by an Army Corps of Engineers hydrologic study. Widespread inundation of the village occurred from Chenango Street to the river. In addition to extreme flooding of the village, flood waters would approach the east side of Route 12, north of the Village of Greene. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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