Battenkill below Mill at Battenville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.7 ft on Nov 4, 1927 (historic crest)
- 15.9 ft on Dec 31, 1948 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Mar 14, 1977 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | The river is near bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Water overflows onto nearby farm lands and damages crops. |
| 12.0 ft | Flood stage. |
| 13.0 ft | The river floods Route 29 near Greenwich. |
| 14.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 15.0 ft | Water reaches Route 29 near Middle Falls, 3 homes in Center Falls, Greenwich and several homes between Battenville and East Greenwich. |
| 16.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
| 17.0 ft | Mills and homes in Greenwich are inundated with heavy losses. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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