Chemung River at Corning
Critical Stages
21' - Action
26' - Flood
30' - Moderate
36' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 6:00 AM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 14.93 ft
Flow: 0.496 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/5 | 14.9 | 0.474 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 14.8 | 0.402 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 14.8 | 0.402 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 14.8 | 0.402 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 14.8 | 0.402 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 14.8 | 0.402 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 14.8 | 0.402 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 14.8 | 0.402 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 14.93 | 0.496 |
| 5:45 AM 12/5 | 14.92 | 0.489 |
| 5:30 AM 12/5 | 14.91 | 0.481 |
| 5:15 AM 12/5 | 14.9 | 0.474 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 14.89 | 0.466 |
| 4:45 AM 12/5 | 14.88 | 0.459 |
| 4:30 AM 12/5 | 14.88 | 0.459 |
| 4:15 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 3:45 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 3:30 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 3:15 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 3:00 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 2:45 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 2:30 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 2:15 AM 12/5 | 14.87 | 0.451 |
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 1:45 AM 12/5 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 1:30 AM 12/5 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 1:15 AM 12/5 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 12:45 AM 12/5 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 12:30 AM 12/5 | 14.85 | 0.437 |
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 14.85 | 0.437 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 14.85 | 0.437 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 14.85 | 0.437 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 14.85 | 0.437 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 14.86 | 0.444 |
40.7' -
This is the flood of record stage from Hurricane Agnes in June 1972. Catastrophic flooding devastated areas from Painted Post to Big Flats and beyond. Levees protect the Market Street area south of the river in the City of Corning to this level.
37' -
Flooding begins to overtop levee protected areas of Painted Post, Riverside and Corning on the north side of the river.
36' -
Major flooding of roads, properties and buildings occurs from South Corning to Big Flats.
32' -
Major flooding develops as water begins to overtop the levee protected areas of South Corning.
31' -
Portions of SR-352 near the Chemung county line flood.
30' -
Moderate flooding affects farmland, properties, and residences over a wide area along River Road from South Corning to Big Flats. In the past, Route 17E was closed.
29' -
Flooding affects several roads and properties outside of flood protection areas, especially along River Road in South Corning. Access to Corning Hospital is affected by flooding.
26' -
Minor flooding begins. Flooding affects portions of River Road. A few properties in Big Flats become isolated by flood waters.
21' -
Agricultural lands nearest the river and outside the levee protected areas begin to flood, particularly from South Corning to Big Flats.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 1972 | 40.71 |
| May 28, 1946 | 37.74 |
| Jul 7, 1935 | 33.49 |
| Apr 1, 1940 | 33.44 |
| Jul 1, 1889 | 33.34 |
| Mar 12, 1936 | 32.64 |
| Sep 26, 1975 | 32.52 |
| Mar 14, 1918 | 32.14 |
| Jun 17, 1916 | 31.74 |
| Mar 31, 1951 | 31.34 |
| Nov 26, 1950 | 31.34 |
| Mar 29, 1950 | 31.24 |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 30.94 |
| Mar 9, 1942 | 30.94 |
| Oct 15, 1955 | 30.84 |
| Mar 13, 1920 | 30.54 |
| Mar 22, 1948 | 30.34 |
| Apr 6, 1947 | 30.34 |
| Mar 5, 1964 | 30.34 |
| Apr 6, 1941 | 30.09 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
