Major Flood
29 ft
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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
27 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
There is general devastation in area. At this level in a previous flood the Glens Falls highway bridge was destroyed.
31 ft
Numerous roads and property inundated with water in the village of Fort Edward on the east bank of the river and on Rogers Island.
29 ft
Major flood stage. Prior to 2002 this level would shut down the International Paper Mill in Corinth.
28 ft
Water reaches Route 9N in Corinth, floods cellars in Corinth and reaches first floors along Old Bend Road in Moreau.
27 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water floods River Road in Northumberland and reaches camps in Lake Luzerne. It may also result in flooding in Stillwater. Water is over the concrete wall at the Fort Edward Yacht Basin and several homes nearby have water approaching them.
26 ft
Minor flood stage.
24 ft
The river is at action stage.
22 ft
The river level is near normal.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 1913 | 34 ft | 89,000 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 31.34 ft | 48,732 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1948 | 29.2 ft | 43,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FTEN6
River
Hudson River
County
Washington, NY
Coordinates
43.2694°N, 73.5964°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hudson River at Fort Edward?
The Hudson River at Fort Edward gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01327750) 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 Fort Edward?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hudson River at Fort Edward is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hudson River rises?
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Where is the Hudson River at Fort Edward gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, New York at coordinates 43.2694°N, 73.5964°W. USGS site number: 01327750. 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 reservoir operations.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.