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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.46 ft
Record flood with Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. Widespread flooding in the region. Water reaches the Mill Point bridge.
10 ft
Major flood stage.
8 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water reaches homes in Lost Valley along Island Road.
7 ft
Water reaches Priddle Camp Road.
6 ft
Minor flood stage. Water reaches lowest houses in Burtonsville.
5 ft
The river is nearly bankfull and portions of Island Road in the Lost Valley community are inundated.
4.5 ft
Action stage. Water reaches Island Road in the Lost Valley community.
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 | 17.46 ft | 128,000 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 12.88 ft | 81,600 cfs |
| Oct 15, 1955 | 12.39 ft | 76,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRTN6
River
Schoharie Creek
County
Schenectady, NY
Coordinates
42.8000°N, 74.2628°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schoharie Creek at Burtonsville?
The Schoharie Creek at Burtonsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01351500) 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 Burtonsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schoharie Creek at Burtonsville is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 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 Burtonsville 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 Burtonsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Schenectady County, New York at coordinates 42.8000°N, 74.2628°W. USGS site number: 01351500. 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.