Total streamflow across the
Chenango River
was last observed at
5,303
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,518
acre-ft of water today; about 96%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,516 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 3,430 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Chenango River At Greene Ny
with a gauge stage of 4.8 ft.
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.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 10,518 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
5,303.0 cfs
-987.0 cfs (-15.69%) |
Percent of Normal | 96.14% |
Maximum |
64,910.0 cfs
2011-09-08 |
Seasonal Avg | 5,516 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chenango River At Sherburne Ny
USGS 01505000 |
563 cfs | 3.17 ft | -10.63 | |||||
Chenango River At Greene Ny
USGS 01507000 |
1310 cfs | 4.8 ft | -14.38 | |||||
Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny
USGS 01512500 |
3430 cfs | 4.79 ft | -16.95 |
The Chenango River is a 90-mile-long (140 km) tributary of the Susquehanna River in central New York in the United States. It drains a dissected plateau area in upstate New York at the northern end of the Susquehanna watershed.
Named after the Oneida word for bull thistle, in the 19th century the Chenango furnished a critical link in the canal system of the northeastern United States. The Chenango Canal, built from 1836–1837 between Utica and Binghamton, connected the Erie Canal in the north to the Susquehanna River. The canal was rendered obsolete by railroads and was abandoned in 1878.
Flooding is often a concern during the spring and fall.