CHEMUNG RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
April 19, 2025


Total streamflow across the Chemung River was last observed at 6,660 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 13,210 acre-ft of water today; about 65% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 10,235 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 2,610 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Chemung River At Corning Ny with a gauge stage of 16.14 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.

Last Updated 2025-04-19
Discharge Volume 13,210 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 6,660.0 cfs
-850.0 cfs (-11.32%)
Percent of Normal 65.07%
Maximum 106,400.0 cfs
2014-05-17
Seasonal Avg 10,235 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Chemung River At Corning Ny
USGS 01529950
1950 cfs 16.14 ft -10.14
Chemung River At Elmira Ny
USGS 01530332
2100 cfs 2.22 ft -9.48
Chemung River At Chemung Ny
USGS 01531000
2610 cfs 4.69 ft -13.58
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge

Weather Forecast

Streamflow Elevation Profile

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.