Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.1 ft on Dec 31, 1948 (historic crest)
- 19.2 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 18.8 ft on Nov 4, 1927 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.5 ft | Water flows into nearby corn fields. |
|---|---|
| 9.5 ft | Water overflows onto River Road next to Buskirk covered bridge. |
| 11.0 ft | Flood stage. Water on County Route 103 between Route 67 and the covered bridge. |
| 13.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 14.0 ft | A dozen homes near Eagle Bridge evacuated. |
| 15.0 ft | Floor of Buskirk firehouse. |
| 16.0 ft | Major flood stage. Five feet of water in picnic area near Hoosic Falls water plant. |
| 18.0 ft | Bottom frame of steel truss bridge. Gage house floor. |
| 20.0 ft | Instrument shelf in gagehouse. Major flooding in unprotected areas. |
| 22.0 ft | Approximate top of protection works in Village of Hoosic Falls. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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