Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Mills and homes in Greenwich are inundated with heavy losses.
16 ft
Major flood stage.
15 ft
Water reaches Route 29 near Middle Falls, 3 homes in Center Falls, Greenwich and several homes between Battenville and East Greenwich.
14 ft
Moderate flood stage.
13 ft
The river floods Route 29 near Greenwich.
12 ft
Flood stage.
11 ft
Water overflows onto nearby farm lands and damages crops.
10 ft
The river is near bankfull.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1927 | 17.7 ft | 21,300 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1948 | 15.88 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1938 | 14.82 ft | 16,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Battenkill below Mill at Battenville?
The Battenkill below Mill at Battenville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01329490) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Battenkill below Mill at Battenville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Battenkill below Mill at Battenville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Battenkill rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Battenkill below Mill at Battenville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Battenkill below Mill at Battenville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, New York at coordinates 43.1086°N, 73.4222°W. USGS site number: 01329490. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Battenkill at Arlington
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.