Chenango River river
Total streamflow across the Chenango River was last observed at 2,262 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,487 acre-ft of water today; about 60% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,761 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-09-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 64,910 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny reporting a streamflow rate of 1,480 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chenango River, with a gauge stage of 3.69 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Chenango River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,039 ft, the Chenango River At Sherburne Ny.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Chenango River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Chenango River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chenango River At Sherburne Ny
NY
USGS 01505000
|
268 | 2.48 | 0.0 | 91% | 32 | 6,990 | 1,039 |
|
Chenango River At Greene Ny
NY
USGS 01507000
|
514 | 3.12 | -9.4 | 80% | 72 | 20,700 | 890 |
|
Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny
NY
USGS 01512500
|
1,480 | 3.69 | -9.2 | 86% | 149 | 38,300 | 870 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Chenango River
The Chenango River is a 90-mile-long river that flows through central New York, draining into the Susquehanna River. Its name is derived from the Oneida word "Chenangoh," meaning "beautiful river." The river played a significant role in the region's early history, serving as a transportation route for early settlers and later as a source of power for mills and factories. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational purposes, with popular activities including fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Several reservoirs and dams are located along the river, including the Earlville Dam, the Chenango Canal Dam, and the Whitney Point Dam. These structures provide hydroelectric power and regulate water flow for flood control. The Chenango River also supports a variety of agricultural activities, including dairy and crop farming.
Recreation along the Chenango River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Chenango River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Chenango River
Where does the data for the Chenango River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.