Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Water reaches major flood stage. Several hundred feet of railroad tracks are inundated with two to five feet of water. Most of Old River Road is water covered.
11.5 ft
Water reaches Old River Road in the Town of Chester and crosses the road in two locations.
11 ft
Water reaches moderate flood stage. State Route 28 in North River has about half a foot of water across it. Carpenter's Field is inundated.
10 ft
Water reaches minor flood stage and inundates low areas including portions of Old River Road upstream of the Route 28N bridge.
8 ft
The river is at action stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2011 | 13.65 ft | 36,200 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 12.19 ft | 28,111 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1948 | 12.14 ft | 28,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hudson River at North Creek?
The Hudson River at North Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01315500) 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 North Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hudson River at North Creek is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 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 North Creek 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 North Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Warren County, New York at coordinates 43.7008°N, 73.9833°W. USGS site number: 01315500. 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.