Moderate Flood
13 ft
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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.
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Route 3 in and east of Tupper Lake Village will flood including parking lots of businesses. Homes along the Raquette River on Dugal Road and on the Tupper Lake shoreline will be threatened by high water and evacuations may be necessary. Homes along Water Street will flood and the Water Treatment Plant may be threatened by high water.
13 ft
In Tupper Lake Village, Route 3 will flood between Pleasant Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue. East of Tupper Lake Village, Route 3 will flood between Dugal Road and the intersection of Routes 3 and 30. Homes along the Raquette River and Tupper Lake shorelines will flood, and evacuations may be necessary.
12.5 ft
In Tupper Lake Village, low lying areas along Route 3 will flood between Pleasant Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue. East of Tupper Lake Village, Route 3 will flood between Dugal Road and the intersection of Routes 3 and 30.
9 ft
Some minor shoreline flooding along Raquette Pond in Tupper Lake Village may flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2011 | 13.4 ft | 10,400 cfs |
| May 7, 1972 | 12.25 ft | 8,360 cfs |
| May 15, 1943 | 12.09 ft | 8,240 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PIEN6
River
Raquette River
County
St. Lawrence, NY
Coordinates
44.2347°N, 74.5722°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Raquette River at Piercefield?
The Raquette River at Piercefield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04266500) 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 Raquette River at Piercefield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Raquette River at Piercefield is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Raquette River rises?
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Where is the Raquette River at Piercefield gauge located?
The gauge is located in St. Lawrence County, New York at coordinates 44.2347°N, 74.5722°W. USGS site number: 04266500. 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.