Total streamflow across the
Chemung River
was last observed at
4,910
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
9,739
acre-ft of water today; about 83%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,886 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-05-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at
106,400 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Chemung River At Chemung Ny
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,070 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Chemung River At Corning Ny
with a gauge stage of 15.79 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Chemung River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 916 ft, the
Chemung River At Corning Ny.
The Chemung River is a 45-mile-long tributary of the Susquehanna River in New York and Pennsylvania. It has served as an important transportation route for Native American tribes and later, European settlers. The river flows through the cities of Elmira and Corning, and is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. The river's watershed covers 2,600 square miles and includes several reservoirs and dams, including the Chemung River Dam and the Harris Hill Dam. These structures help regulate the river's flow and provide water for agricultural purposes. In recent years, the Chemung River has seen improvements in water quality and wildlife habitat due to conservation efforts by local organizations.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 9,739 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
4,910.0 cfs
-650.0 cfs (-11.69%) |
Percent of Normal | 83.42% |
Maximum |
106,400.0 cfs
2014-05-17 |
Seasonal Avg | 5,886 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemung River At Corning Ny
USGS 01529950 |
1380 cfs | 15.79 ft | -13.21 | |||||
Chemung River At Elmira Ny
USGS 01530332 |
1460 cfs | 1.88 ft | -10.98 | |||||
Chemung River At Chemung Ny
USGS 01531000 |
2070 cfs | 4.37 ft | -11.16 |
The Chemung River ( shə-MUNG) is a tributary of the Susquehanna River, approximately 46.4 miles (74.7 km) long, in south central New York and northern Pennsylvania in the United States. It drains a mountainous region of the northern Allegheny Plateau in the Southern Tier of New York. The valley of the river has long been an important manufacturing center in the region but has suffered a decline in the late 20th century.