Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | 12.26 ft | 47,943 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1981 | 12 ft | — |
| Mar 26, 1913 | 11 ft | 32,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HOPN6
River
Sacandaga River
County
Hamilton, NY
Coordinates
43.3535°N, 74.2685°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sacandaga River at Hope?
The Sacandaga River at Hope gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01321000) 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 Sacandaga River at Hope?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sacandaga River at Hope is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sacandaga River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sacandaga River at Hope 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 Sacandaga River at Hope gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, New York at coordinates 43.3535°N, 74.2685°W. USGS site number: 01321000. 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 power generation.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.