Major Flood
14 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WAPN6
River
Wappingers Creek
County
Dutchess, NY
Coordinates
41.6531°N, 73.8731°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls?
The Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01372500) 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 Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wappingers Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls 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 Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dutchess County, New York at coordinates 41.6531°N, 73.8731°W. USGS site number: 01372500. 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.