Esopus Creek at Cold Brook
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.3 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 21.9 ft on Mar 21, 1980 (historic crest)
- 20.7 ft on Mar 30, 1951 (historic crest)
- 20.6 ft on Apr 3, 2005 (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 about a foot below bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Flood stage. Water begins to overflow banks above Ashokan Reservoir with little damage. |
| 16.0 ft | Water reaches roads. |
| 18.0 ft | Water reaches mobile home park in Phoenicia. Roads and bridges washed out. |
| 21.0 ft | Water reaches Route 28. |
| 22.0 ft | Boiceville business district underwater. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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