Rivers in New York
Allegheny River at Salamanca
Below flood stage
3.40ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.40 ftWed, Sep 23, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 24.01 ft1972
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftMajor flood, widespread flooding of commercial and residential areas in and around Salamanca. Protective dikes topped at 21 to 22 feet. Dikes located on left bank 0.1 mile upstream to 0.3 mile downstream, and on right bank from 0.1 mile upstream to 0.7 mile downstream and 1.6 to 2.1 miles downstream.
- 14.00 ftModerate flood, moderate flooding along entire reach in areas unprotected by dikes. More widespread flooding upstream.
- 12.00 ftFlood stage, minor flooding along entire reach in areas unprotected by dikes.
- 9.00 ftAction stage, banks subject to some local overflow 1 to 2 miles upstream. Little or no damage.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
36 crests on NOAA’s list since 1909.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23, 1972 | 24.01 ft |
| 2 | January 19, 1996 | 16.41 ft |
| 3 | September 26, 1967 | 16.24 ft |
| 4 | June 23, 1989 | 15.44 ft |
| 5 | March 8, 1956 | 15.11 ft |
| 6 | July 20, 1942 | 14.55 ft |
| 7 | January 27, 1978 | 14.53 ft |
| 8 | December 2, 2010 | 14.42 ft |
| 9 | February 19, 1976 | 14.39 ft |
| 10 | January 9, 1998 | 14.28 ft |
| 11 | March 15, 2007 | 13.89 ft |
| 12 | January 13, 2017 | 13.83 ft |
| 13 | January 2, 1934 | 13.78 ft |
| 14 | April 2, 1993 | 13.78 ft |
| 15 | February 15, 1984 | 13.73 ft |
| 16 | March 2, 1910 | 13.60 ft |
| 17 | January 13, 2018 | 13.43 ft |
| 18 | March 22, 1948 | 13.27 ft |
| 19 | May 2, 1909 | 13.00 ft |
| 20 | March 26, 1913 | 13.00 ft |
| 21 | January 22, 1959 | 12.99 ft |
| 22 | February 21, 1981 | 12.94 ft |
| 23 | March 27, 1936 | 12.87 ft |
| 24 | March 6, 1964 | 12.87 ft |
| 25 | April 6, 1947 | 12.84 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 18, 2022: 12.78 ft
- January 13, 2018: 13.43 ft
- January 13, 2017: 13.83 ft
- December 2, 2010: 14.42 ft
- January 25, 2010: 12.29 ft
- February 7, 2008: 12.62 ft
- March 15, 2007: 13.89 ft
- September 9, 2004: 12.33 ft
- March 22, 2003: 12.02 ft
- January 9, 1998: 14.28 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Impact statements listed below may not be representative during times of ice jam flooding. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.