Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.38 ft
Record level from Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011.
19 ft
Lower portion of village inundated with three feet of water.
18 ft
Substantial damage with two to three feet of water on properties in the village along the river.
16 ft
Major flood stage. Water overflows onto County Route 7 north of Route 23.
14 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water overflows onto Main Street or NY State Route 23.
13 ft
Minor flooding of basements.
12 ft
Minor flood stage. The river overflows into lowlands.
11 ft
The river is close to bankfull.
9 ft
Action stage. The river is about two thirds 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2011 | 24.38 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1979 | 19.57 ft | 10,300 cfs |
| Jan 26, 1978 | 19.5 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PTVN6
River
Schoharie Creek
County
Greene, NY
Coordinates
42.3194°N, 74.4369°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schoharie Creek at Prattsville?
The Schoharie Creek at Prattsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01350000) 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 Prattsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schoharie Creek at Prattsville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 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 Prattsville 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 Prattsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, New York at coordinates 42.3194°N, 74.4369°W. USGS site number: 01350000. 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.