Cohocton River at Bath
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.7 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
- 11.2 ft on Aug 9, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Sep 9, 2004 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Jan 23, 1999 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Bath Veterans Hospital Security begins making preparations for evacuations and begins monitoring the river every 15 minutes. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Access road that parallels the river behind Bath VA Hospital has water in low spots. |
| 13.0 ft | Flooding of VA Hospital Ballfield, behind qaurters and near front gate begins. |
| 14.0 ft | Some evacuations of quarters begins at VA Hospital begin. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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