RIVER GAUGE · WAPPINGERS CREEK
Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls
Dutchess County, New York
Water level2.70 ft
Flow40 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Major flood stage.
- 12 ft
Widespread flooding of nearby residential and business properties.
- 10 ft
Moderate flood stage.
- 8 ft
Minor flooding and water begins to flood nearby homes.
- 7 ft
Action stage and the river starts to overlow into fields without damage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 19.6 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1938 | 18.02 ft | 15,900 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 15.29 ft | 11,864 cfs |
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