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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Ozone. WHERE...Douglas, Teller, western Elbert, western El Paso and central Arapahoe Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Castle Rock, Kiowa, Monument, Manitou Springs, and Woodland Park. WHEN...200 PM Tuesday April 21 to 1000 PM Tuesday April 21 IMPACTS...Ozone concentrations could reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category within the advisory area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Ozone levels will improve overnight Tuesday night. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

CANISTEO RIVER

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Total streamflow across the Canisteo River was last observed at 1,546 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,066 acre-ft of water today; about 154% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,003 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-08-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at 13,146 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny reporting a streamflow rate of 1,060 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Canisteo River, with a gauge stage of 6.33 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Canisteo River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,309 ft, the Canisteo River At Arkport Ny.

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 3 streamgages of the Canisteo River


15-Day Long Term Forecast


River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-21
Discharge Volume 3,066 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,546.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -2168.0 cfs (-58.37%)
Percent of Normal 154.19%
Maximum 13,146.0 cfs
2021-08-19
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Canisteo River At Arkport Ny
USGS 01521500
112 cfs 1.67 ft -39.13
Canisteo R Below Canacadea Cr @ Hornell Ny
USGS 01524500
374 cfs 2.17 ft -69.09
Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny
USGS 01525500
1060 cfs 6.33 ft -54.31
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The river flows through the counties of Steuben and Allegany and eventually empties into the Cohocton River. Historically, the river played an important role in the development of the region's timber and agriculture industries. The river is fed by several tributaries and has a watershed area of about 589 square miles. Two major reservoirs, the Canisteo Reservoir and the Greenwood Lake, have been constructed on the river to provide water supply and flood control. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Agriculture is another significant industry in the Canisteo River watershed, with dairy farming being the most common agricultural activity.