Summary
Total streamflow across the
Cohocton River
was last observed at
169
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
334
acre-ft of water today; about 24%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
709 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 120 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Cohocton River, with a gauge stage of
2.48 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.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 334 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
168.6 cfs
+19.0 cfs (+12.7%) |
| Percent of Normal | 23.78% |
| Maximum |
12,170.0 cfs
2014-05-17 |
| Seasonal Avg | 709 cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cohocton River At Avoca Ny
USGS 01527500 |
49 cfs | 2.45 ft | -10.17 | |||||
|
Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny
USGS 01529500 |
120 cfs | 2.48 ft | 25.65 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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.