Total streamflow across the
Cohocton River
was last observed at
519
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,029
acre-ft of water today; about 43%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,211 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-05-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at
12,170 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny
reporting a streamflow rate of 288 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Cohocton River, with a gauge stage of
2.94 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Cohocton River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,174 ft, the
Cohocton River At Avoca Ny.
The Cohocton River is a 56-mile-long tributary of the Chemung River that flows through Steuben and Livingston counties in New York. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation and trade by Native American tribes and European settlers. Today, it is mostly used for recreational activities, such as fishing and kayaking. The river's hydrology is affected by several reservoirs and dams, including the Steuben County Dam and the Wayland Dam, which were built for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The water from the river is also used for agricultural purposes, particularly for irrigation. Despite pollution concerns in the past, the Cohocton River has made a significant recovery and continues to be an important natural resource for the region.
Last Updated | 2024-12-23 |
Discharge Volume | 1,029 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
519.0 cfs
-4.0 cfs (-0.76%) |
Percent of Normal | 42.86% |
Maximum |
12,170.0 cfs
2014-05-17 |
Seasonal Avg | 1,211 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cohocton River At Avoca Ny
USGS 01527500 |
231 cfs | 2.8 ft | 49.03 | |||||
Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny
USGS 01529500 |
288 cfs | 2.94 ft | -21.74 |
The Cohocton River, sometimes referred to as the Conhocton River, is a 58.5-mile-long (94.1 km) tributary of the Chemung River in western New York in the United States. Via the Chemung River, it is part of the Susquehanna River watershed, flowing to Chesapeake Bay. The name "Cohocton" is derived from an Iroquois term, Ga-ha-to, meaning "log floating in the water" or "trees in the water".New York State Route 17 follows the valley of the river along much of its route through Steuben County. The river is a popular destination for fly fishing.