Major Flood
13 ft
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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
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.22 ft
Record flood event of september 2011. Widespread and severe flood inundation occurred to residences and businesses along the river. Millions of dollars in damage were reported.
13.96 ft
Flood level of June 2006. Flooding was widespread and severe with water several feet deep in many locations near the river along Route 8 from Mount Upton to Sidney.
13 ft
Major flood stage. Much of Route 8 is flooded north and south of Rockdale including several residences and businesses. Flooding threatens residences in Mount Upton along Bridge Street. Damages at this stage are typically severe.
12.6 ft
Numerous cellars along the river are flooded.
12 ft
Moderate flood stage. Several homes and businesses are flooded in various spots along Route 8 between Rockwells Mills and Sidney. Flooding reaches properties and residences on County Route 1 at Rockdale. Hitching Post Lane floods. Residences on County Road 1B and the lower parts of Tall Pines Campground are flooded.
11 ft
Flood stage. Widespread flooding of farmland occurs along the river. County Route 8 at the intersection of High Bridge Road is flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2011 | 14.22 ft | 21,100 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 13.96 ft | 23,100 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1942 | 12.98 ft | 17,400 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RCKN6
River
Unadilla River
County
Chenango, NY
Coordinates
42.3778°N, 75.4064°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Unadilla River at Rockdale?
The Unadilla River at Rockdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01502500) 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 Unadilla River at Rockdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Unadilla River at Rockdale is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Unadilla River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Unadilla River at Rockdale 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 Unadilla River at Rockdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chenango County, New York at coordinates 42.3778°N, 75.4064°W. USGS site number: 01502500. 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.