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
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Water reaches the bridge next to the gage house.
10 ft
Water reaches major flood stage. There is 1 to 2 feet of water in homes and vacation properties near Warrensburg. Route 418 is under water in several locations. Sections of the highway are flooded along the right bank of river mostly upstream of gage.
9 ft
Water is over Tannery Road.
8 ft
Water reaches moderate flood stage. Water surrounds several homes on Schroon River Road.
7 ft
Water reaches minor flood stage with water in nearby lowlands and outbuildings.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 1936 | 12.18 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 10.85 ft | 8,978 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1913 | 10.7 ft | 10,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Schroon River at Riverbank?
The Schroon River at Riverbank gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01317000) 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 Schroon River at Riverbank?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Schroon River at Riverbank is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Schroon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Schroon River at Riverbank 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 Schroon River at Riverbank gauge located?
The gauge is located in Warren County, New York at coordinates 43.6094°N, 73.7375°W. USGS site number: 01317000. 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.