Susquehanna River at Sidney
Delaware County, New York
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What floods at each level
- 988.3 ft
This is the June 28, 2006 flood of record. Flooding is widespread and severe throughout much of the low lying areas in town. The East-West Main Street intersection and the Press Building are flooded.
- 987 ft
This is the flood stage of September 2011. The Town Water Treatment building begins to flood and flooding encroaches on the Press Building and the East-West Main Street intersection.
- 985.9 ft
Central Fire Station begins to take on water. Clinton Street, Grand Street and Avery Street flood.
- 985.3 ft
Liberty Street and Pleasant Street are flooded.
- 985 ft
The Waste Water Treatment plant is impacted by flood waters. Sherman Avenue, Bridge Street, Willow Street and Cross Street flood.
- 984.6 ft
Amphenol begins to flood at this stage.
- 983.7 ft
Major flooding develops with flood waters reaching the American Legion Adams, Gilbert, Weir and Union Streets.
- 982 ft
Flooding increases to all of River, Walnut, Camp, and Winegard streets along with Maple and Oak avenues.
- 981.5 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water is 2 to 3 feet deep on Willow Street Extension. The NYSEG substation and Frontier telephone buildings flood.
- 980.8 ft
Street level to first floor flooding occurs on Railroad Avenue, Colgrove Street and the lower portions of River Street in Sidney.
- 979.5 ft
Minor flooding begins to impact the ball fields and trails at Keith Clark Park, and buildings on Willow Street Extension in Sidney.
- 978.5 ft
Water reaches the bridge deck at Keith Clark Park.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2006 | 988.3 ft | — |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 987.36 ft | — |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 980.23 ft | — |
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