CHENANGO RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 13, 2025



TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Chenango River was last observed at 6,273 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 12,442 acre-ft of water today; about 69% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 9,111 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 4,150 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Chenango River, with a gauge stage of 3.39 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.

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 2024-04-11
Discharge Volume 12,442 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 6,273.0 cfs
+4.0 cfs (+0.06%)
Percent of Normal 68.85%
Maximum 64,910.0 cfs
2011-09-08
Seasonal Avg 9,111 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Chenango River At Sherburne Ny
USGS 01505000
593 cfs 2.37 ft -4.2
Chenango River At Greene Ny
USGS 01507000
1530 cfs 3.05 ft 4.79
Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny
USGS 01512500
4150 cfs 3.39 ft -0.95
History of the River

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.

       

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