Major Flood
20.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.27 ft
Record flood crest of June 2006. Widespread severe flooding occurs, similar to 2011. The Village potable water wells are potentially compromised by flood waters.
24.21 ft
Flood crest of September 2011. Severe flooding of numerous residences and businesses occurs along Main Street in the Village of Windsor. Water floods Route 79 in the north end of the village, including the Middle School basement and the Quick Check Citgo parking lot. Numerous residences on Grove Street west of the Route 79 intersection flood from groundwater. Route 79 at Exit 79 becomes impassible.
23 ft
Bus garage on Main Street in the Village floods. Flood water rises about two-thirds of the way into parking lot toward Main Street. Several homes are flooded along Route 79 in the north end of the Village of Windsor. Main Street near old Exit 79 floods.
21.2 ft
Flood crest of January 1996. Village Department of Public Works and the water pumphouse floods.
20.5 ft
Major flood stage. Fordway Road along the river becomes inundated. Flooding affects a large farmstead on Route 79, just south of the middle school, and floods many residential back lawns along the river. Significant basement flooding occurs in homes along Main Street from groundwater intrusion.
19.5 ft
Pine crest Campground on route 79 floods.
19 ft
Moderate flood stage. Residences on Bridge Street flood. Golden Oaks Golf Course on the east side of Route 79 floods.
18 ft
Residential basement flooding occurs on Bridge Street.
17 ft
Flood stage. Flooding of agricultural lands near the river occurs. Water threatens homes on Bridge Street in the Village of Windsor.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2006 | 24.27 ft | 55,900 cfs |
| Sep 7, 2011 | 24.21 ft | 55,439 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 21.22 ft | 40,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSRN6
River
Susquehanna River
County
Broome, NY
Coordinates
42.0747°N, 75.6381°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Susquehanna River at Windsor?
The Susquehanna River at Windsor gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01502731) 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 Susquehanna River at Windsor?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Susquehanna River at Windsor is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Susquehanna River rises?
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Where is the Susquehanna River at Windsor gauge located?
The gauge is located in Broome County, New York at coordinates 42.0747°N, 75.6381°W. USGS site number: 01502731. 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.