Chenango River at Greene

1. 22.00 ftMaximum estimated flood of July 8, 1935. Stage estimated by an Army Corps of Engineers hydrologic study. Widespread inundation of the village occurred from Chenango Street to the river. In addition to extreme flooding of the village, flood waters would approach the east side of Route 12, north of the Village of Greene.
2. 21.40 ftHeight of the gage floor, and maximum stage that gauge can read.
3. 21.16 ftRecord flood crest as measured by the USGS stream gauge from June, 2006. Widespread flooding throughout the Village of Greene.
4. 21.09 ftSeptember, 2011 flood. Widespread inundation in many areas of the Village of Greene. Significant inundation of residences between N. Canal and N. Chenango Streets to the north of Scott Ave. Flood waters several feet deep around the village.
5. 18.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. Widespread flooding reaches first floor of homes on North Chenango, Water, Monell, Mill and Elm Streets in the Village of Greene. Backwater from Birdsall Creek can cause flooding between Elm Street, N. Canal Street and Scott Avenue. Flood waters close off Cherry Street.
6. 15.00 ftModerate flood stage, the ball flats in Greene are inundated, including Ball Flats Road. Water Street is closed with homes on the east side of the street beginning to flood. Flooding affects homes on Monell Street and Monell Street Extension. Water spreads into the backyards of homes along N. Chenango Street. Birdsall Creek may be backing up along N. Chenango and Elm Street.
7. 14.00 ftWater Street and Stillwater Road in Greene are flooded.
8. 13.00 ftFlood stage. River overflows onto low spots across Water Street near the gauge house, and spreads into the ball flats.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• June 23, 2025: 13.88 ft
• December 19, 2023: 13.26 ft
• May 1, 2023: 13.64 ft
• December 26, 2020: 14.71 ft
• September 18, 2018: 14.08 ft
• January 24, 2018: 13.62 ft
• January 13, 2018: 14.27 ft
• April 7, 2017: 13.83 ft
• September 8, 2011: 21.09 ft
• March 12, 2011: 13.90 ft

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Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.

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.