Major Flood
27 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
21.5 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
There are several feet of water on Riverside Street, three feet water in the former Cluett-Peabody building, First and Second Streets in Troy are flooded, and the Congress Street Bridge is closed.
27 ft
The river is at major flood stage. Water reaches numerous homes in the Village of Wateford and in riverfront sections of Troy. About 4 feet water at foot of State Street.
24 ft
The river is at moderate flood stage. Water reaches mobile homes along the river front in Lansingburgh.
23 ft
Water reaches streets in Waterford Village and Matsons Shipyard on Van Schaick Island. Some basements flood.
21.5 ft
Minor flood stage. Water floods onto the Mohawk Wharf in Village of Waterford.
21 ft
Action stage. Water is just six inches below the wharf in Waterford.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1913 | 29.7 ft | 220,000 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 29.48 ft | 215,000 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1938 | 27.1 ft | 181,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TRYN6
River
Hudson River
County
Rensselaer, NY
Coordinates
42.7522°N, 73.6894°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hudson River at Troy?
The Hudson River at Troy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01358000) 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 Troy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hudson River at Troy is 21.5 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hudson River rises?
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Where is the Hudson River at Troy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rensselaer County, New York at coordinates 42.7522°N, 73.6894°W. USGS site number: 01358000. 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.