Minor Flood
1652.5 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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.
Action Stage
1651 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1656.71 ft
Flood of record, March 1913.
1651.26 ft
Water reaches higher section of Indian Lake Dam spillway. (1651.01 ft NAVD88)
1650.9 ft
Water reaches top of lowest part of Indian Lake Dam spillway. (1650.65 ft in NAVD88)
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 | 1656.71 ft | 3,460 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 1655.09 ft | — |
| May 26, 2004 | 1653.48 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Indian River at Indian Lake?
The Indian River at Indian Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01314500) 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 Indian River at Indian Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Indian River at Indian Lake is 1652.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1651 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Indian River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Indian River at Indian Lake 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 Indian River at Indian Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, New York at coordinates 43.7556°N, 74.2764°W. USGS site number: 01314500. 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
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- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.