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Seneca River River Levels

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Seneca River, located in upstate New York, stretches for approximately 61 miles and is a significant tributary of Lake Ontario.


Summary

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Seneca River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Seneca River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Seneca River (Erie Canal) Near Port Byron Ny
USGS 04235600
811 cfs 3.7 ft -33.6
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Seneca River flows 61.6 miles (99.1 km) through the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York in the United States. The main tributary of the Oswego River – the second largest river flowing into Lake Ontario – the Seneca drains 3,468 square miles (8,980 km2) in parts of fourteen New York counties. The Seneca flows generally east, and is wide and deep with a gentle gradient. Much of the river has been channelized to form part of the Erie Canal.