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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Approximate top of protection works in Village of Hoosic Falls.
20 ft
Instrument shelf in gagehouse. Major flooding in unprotected areas.
18 ft
Bottom frame of steel truss bridge. Gage house floor.
16 ft
Major flood stage. Five feet of water in picnic area near Hoosic Falls water plant.
15 ft
Floor of Buskirk firehouse.
14 ft
A dozen homes near Eagle Bridge evacuated.
13 ft
Moderate flood stage.
11 ft
Flood stage. Water on County Route 103 between Route 67 and the covered bridge.
9.5 ft
Water overflows onto River Road next to Buskirk covered bridge.
8.5 ft
Water flows into nearby corn fields.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 1948 | 21.15 ft | 55,400 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 19.24 ft | 44,248 cfs |
| Nov 3, 1927 | 18.8 ft | 41,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EAGN6
River
Hoosic River
County
Rensselaer, NY
Coordinates
42.9386°N, 73.3769°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge?
The Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01334500) 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 Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hoosic River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge 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 Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rensselaer County, New York at coordinates 42.9386°N, 73.3769°W. USGS site number: 01334500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Hoosic River near Williamstown
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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.