Major Flood
18 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.37 ft
Record flooding with Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011.
18 ft
Major flood stage. Widespread inundation of homes, roads and fields occurs.
16 ft
Moderate flood stage. Up to five feet of water is on some areas of Route 30 and one to two feet of water in some riverfront homes.
14 ft
Water begins to reach riverfront homes.
13 ft
There is about a foot of water on low parts of Route 30.
12 ft
Water reaches Route 30.
11 ft
Minor flood stage. Water begins to overflow into riverfront fields.
10 ft
The river is bankfull.
8 ft
Action stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2011 | 22.37 ft | 134,360 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 20.51 ft | 80,200 cfs |
| Oct 15, 1955 | 20.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BKBN6
River
Schoharie Creek
County
Schoharie, NY
Coordinates
42.5369°N, 74.4108°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schoharie Creek at Breakabeen?
The Schoharie Creek at Breakabeen gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01350355) 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 Schoharie Creek at Breakabeen?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schoharie Creek at Breakabeen is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Schoharie Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Schoharie Creek at Breakabeen 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 Schoharie Creek at Breakabeen gauge located?
The gauge is located in Schoharie County, New York at coordinates 42.5369°N, 74.4108°W. USGS site number: 01350355. 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.