RIVER GAUGE · SACANDAGA RIVER
Sacandaga River at Hope
Hamilton County, New York
Water level1.89 ft
Flow226 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Water levels approach the flood of Halloween 2019. Several sections of Route 30 north of Hope are flooded and impassible. Approximately a foot and a half of water was over Route 30 just south of the Hope town garage.
- 10 ft
Major flood stage.
- 9 ft
Moderate flood stage. There are two to three feet of water on nearby roads and properties.
- 8 ft
Water floods NY Route 30 near the Hope town garage.
- 7 ft
Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto lowlands and approaches Route 30.
- 6 ft
Action stage. The river is near bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | 12.26 ft | 47,943 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1981 | 12 ft | — |
| Mar 26, 1913 | 11 ft | 32,000 cfs |
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