Rivers in New York
Tioga River at Lindley
Below flood stage
3.24ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.50 ftTue, Sep 22, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 26.27 ft1972
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 26.27 ftFlood of Record. Tropical Storm "Agnes" June 23, 1972. Flooding in Lindley reached about the same extent as major flooding, but became much deeper. The Town of Lawrenceville, PA was nearly destroyed and the entire population was evacuated.
- 22.00 ftSevere flooding of homes and properties occurs between River Road and NY 115. Residences along Caroline Drive, Carnegie Drive, Lindley Road and Morgan Creek Road are inundated.
- 20.00 ftFlooding of properties and homes occurs along Lindley Road and Morgan Creek Road, extending inland to Caroline Drive and the northern end of Carriage Drive. Properties along River Road north of the bridge may be affected.
- 17.00 ftWater spreads out into agricultural areas alongside the river. Portions of Lindley Road and Morgan Creek Road become flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| Moderate flooding | 6% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
22 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 23, 1972 | 26.27 ft |
| 2 | September 26, 1975 | 23.37 ft |
| 3 | May 28, 1946 | 22.87 ft |
| 4 | October 14, 1955 | 20.18 ft |
| 5 | November 29, 1950 | 19.90 ft |
| 6 | March 31, 1951 | 19.42 ft |
| 7 | March 12, 1936 | 19.20 ft |
| 8 | March 5, 1964 | 19.04 ft |
| 9 | April 1, 1940 | 18.78 ft |
| 10 | March 22, 1948 | 18.50 ft |
| 11 | April 5, 1947 | 18.48 ft |
| 12 | March 17, 1936 | 17.80 ft |
| 13 | March 11, 1952 | 17.71 ft |
| 14 | December 30, 1942 | 17.63 ft |
| 15 | February 26, 1961 | 17.48 ft |
| 16 | March 9, 1942 | 17.46 ft |
| 17 | January 22, 1959 | 17.33 ft |
| 18 | March 31, 1960 | 17.32 ft |
| 19 | March 29, 1950 | 17.32 ft |
| 20 | November 13, 1937 | 17.13 ft |
| 21 | April 4, 1940 | 17.10 ft |
| 22 | April 25, 1961 | 17.04 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 26, 1975: 23.37 ft
- June 23, 1972: 26.27 ft
- March 5, 1964: 19.04 ft
- April 25, 1961: 17.04 ft
- February 26, 1961: 17.48 ft
- March 31, 1960: 17.32 ft
- January 22, 1959: 17.33 ft
- October 14, 1955: 20.18 ft
- March 11, 1952: 17.71 ft
- March 31, 1951: 19.42 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
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.
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.