Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.1 ft
FEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this stage corresponds to the 0.2% (500 year) flood level. Your property is at risk for flooding during a record flood event. A 500 year flood is a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of occurring in any year. A flood of this magnitude has not occurred here since record keeping began.
20.55 ft
This is the river stage corresponding to the June 2006 flood of record.
18.98 ft
This is the crest of the April 2005 major flood which resulted in several million dollars of damage to over 100 buildings and six bridges.
18.7 ft
FEMA flood insurance risk maps indicate that this stage corresponds to the 1% (100 year) floodplain. Your property is at risk for flooding during a major event. A 100 year flood is a flood that has a 1 percent chance of occurring in any year. In the past, water has reached this level one time since record keeping began.
18 ft
This is the major flood stage. Numerous properties and structures are flooded from Cooks Falls to East Branch.
17.8 ft
This is the crest of the January 19, 1996 rapid snow melt and heavy rainfall flood.
16 ft
Water spreads across Cooks Falls Road from Cooks Falls to Butternut Grove. Properties and homes near the fire station are affected by flood waters. Chiloway Road in Horton is flooded out at this level.
12 ft
Between 12 and 16 feet, recreation areas, campgrounds and some low lying properties along the river become flooded from Cooks Falls to East Branch.
10 ft
Minor flooding of lowland agricultural areas begins along the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2006 | 20.55 ft | 62,400 cfs |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 18.98 ft | 50,800 cfs |
| Aug 23, 1933 | 17.8 ft | 19,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls?
The Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01420500) 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 Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaver Kill rises?
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Where is the Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delaware County, New York at coordinates 41.9464°N, 74.9800°W. USGS site number: 01420500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.