Major Flood
19 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Flooding begins on Route 213 near Dashville in the vicinity of the Perrines covered bridge.
16 ft
Flooding begins to effect residential structures along Springtown Road and Dug Road in New Paltz. Water level possibly up to 5 feet in the Worstead Mill in Montgomery.
14 ft
The "black dirt" farmlands, far upriver in the heart of Orange County, begin to flood.
13 ft
Springtown Road, Libertyville Road, and Route 299 near New Paltz become inundated. Flooding begins at the worstead mill in Montgomery. Bridge Street near state route 17k in Montgomery becomes inundated.
7.3 ft
Minor flooding begins at Springtown Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 1955 | 19.81 ft | 30,800 cfs |
| Aug 18, 1955 | 19.77 ft | 30,600 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 18.92 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wallkill at Gardiner?
The Wallkill at Gardiner gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01371500) 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 Wallkill at Gardiner?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wallkill at Gardiner is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wallkill rises?
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Where is the Wallkill at Gardiner gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ulster County, New York at coordinates 41.6861°N, 74.1656°W. USGS site number: 01371500. 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