Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Water reaches Broadway at Maiden Lane.
14 ft
Water floods one lane of the approach to the Dunn Memorial Bridge, some basements along Broadway, and blocks access to the gage house.
13 ft
Water floods the railroad tracks under Interstate 787.
12 ft
Ramps of Interstate 787, underpass of Broadway near Madison Ave and Colonie Street, and the parking lot of the Village One apartments in Menands are flooded.
11 ft
Minor flood stage.
9 ft
Action stage.
8 ft
Water reaches the Corning Preserve.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1857 | 21.71 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1913 | 21.45 ft | 240,000 cfs |
| Feb 13, 1900 | 20.42 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hudson River at Albany?
The Hudson River at Albany gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01359139) 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 Hudson River at Albany?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hudson River at Albany is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hudson River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hudson River at Albany 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 Hudson River at Albany gauge located?
The gauge is located in Albany County, New York at coordinates 42.6461°N, 73.7475°W. USGS site number: 01359139. 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 affected by ocean tides.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.