Choconut Creek near Choconut

1. 13.80 ftThis was the level of the July 2017 flash flood. Dozens of properties were flooded along the reach of the creek. Several residents were evacuated from their homes. Several bridges and roads were inundated from Choconut, PA to Vestal, NY
2. 12.00 ftFEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this stream level on the gauge marks the 0.2% (500-year) floodplain. Your property is at risk for flooding during a near record flood event. A 500-year flood is a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in any year.
3. 11.00 ftFEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this stream level on the gauge marks the 1% (100-year) floodplain. Your property is at risk for flooding during a major flood event. A 100-year flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year.
4. 10.50 ftWidespread significant flooding begins from the PA State Line to downtown Vestal. Evacuations and water rescues have occurred in the past above this level. Bridges on Kellum Rd., Glenwood Rd., West Hill Rd., are likely to be flooded.
5. 9.50 ftFlooding of properties and homes increases on Richards Ave., Kintner Estates, Glenwood Road, Coleman Street, West Hill Road, Grand Ave., and Sunset Ave.
6. 8.50 ftWater floods into the natural floodplain near the gauge. Downstream flooding occurs at Richards Avenue Park, Vestal Center Park, and may reach backyards of residences closest to the river at around 9 feet.
7. 8.00 ftOfficials begin local notification of rising waters. Flood preparedness functions begin.

Most recent crests

• August 18, 2024: 10.66 ft
• August 9, 2024: 11.44 ft
• December 18, 2023: 9.22 ft
• December 25, 2020: 11.22 ft
• August 15, 2018: 10.12 ft
• August 14, 2018: 12.38 ft
• July 24, 2017: 13.80 ft

• Susquehanna River at Vestal
• Susquehanna River at Binghamton
• Susquehanna River at Conklin
• Susquehanna River at Owego
• Wappasening Creek at Windham Center
• Owego Creek at Owego
• Chenango River at Chenango Forks
• Susquehanna River at Windsor

Forecasts by the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.

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.