Total streamflow across the Canisteo River was last observed at 583 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,157 acre-ft of water today; about 97% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 599 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 390 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Canisteo River, with a gauge stage of 4.9 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.