Seneca River (erie Canal) Near Port Byron NY
USGS Site No: 04235600 • Seneca River (erie Canal) • Cayuga County, NY
Seneca River (erie Canal) Near Port Byron NY on the Seneca River (erie Canal) is currently at 5,720 cfs (High — 83th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 6.75 ft. This station is at or above flood stage.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 392 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 742 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 2,140 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 4,040 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 8,070 | Today: 5,720 cfs |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 6,150 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 6,880 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 7,690 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 7,570 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 5,860 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 4,690 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 4,780 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 4,870 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 5,160 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 5,550 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 6,070 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 6,300 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 6,320 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 6,580 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 8,980 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 8,650 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 8,540 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 8,630 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 8,140 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 7,970 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 8,220 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 8,490 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 8,710 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 8,940 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 8,870 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 9,280 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 9,860 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 10,300 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 10,500 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 9,990 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 04235600
- State
- NY
- County
- Cayuga County
- Coordinates
- 43.0786, -76.6456
- Drainage Area
- 2,815 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 369.0
- HUC Code
- 04140201
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 380.0 ft
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
10,600 cfsApr 3, 2026
- Min discharge
-
189 cfsOct 5, 2025
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Seneca River at Free Bridge Corners NYVery High9.2 mi · 3,430 cfs
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Skaneateles Creek Near Skaneateles Junction NYVery High9.8 mi · 173 cfs
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Owasco Outlet at Genesee St., Auburn NYHigh10.9 mi · 475 cfs
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Seneca River Near Seneca Falls NYVery High11.3 mi · 1,990 cfs
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Clyde River (erie Canal) at Clyde NYVery High11.7 mi · 1,350 cfs