Cohocton River near Campbell
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.6 ft on Jul 8, 1935 (historic crest)
- 13.2 ft on Jun 23, 1972 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Sep 26, 1975 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Savona-Campbell Road begins to flood along the backside of the river. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Minor flooding starts. Flood waters exit the river channel at Main Street near the Campbell-Savona schools and begin to inundate fields and low spots along the Savona-Campbell Road. |
| 11.0 ft | Main Street near Campbell-Savona schools covered with about 1 foot of water. Parking lot at school begins to flood. Basement flooding in Hamlet of Campbell becomes widespread at this point. |
| 12.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. Savona-Campbell Road closed in several locations due to flood waters. Tannery Road closed due to flood waters. Numerous backyards in Campbell area are flooded. |
| 12.3 ft | This stage corresponds to the flood of September 26, 1975. |
| 13.0 ft | Major flood stage. Water begins to inundate the hamlet of Campbell along Main Street. Dozens of homes threatened of being flooded on their first floor level. |
| 13.2 ft | Flood stage from Hurricane Agnes in June 1972. |
| 13.4 ft | Flood of record. July 8, 1935. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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