Hudson River at Albany
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 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.7 ft on Feb 9, 1857 (historic crest)
- 21.4 ft on Mar 28, 1913 (historic crest)
- 20.4 ft on Feb 14, 1900 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Oct 5, 1869 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Water reaches the Corning Preserve. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Action stage. |
| 11.0 ft | Minor flood stage. |
| 12.0 ft | Ramps of Interstate 787, underpass of Broadway near Madison Ave and Colonie Street, and the parking lot of the Village One apartments in Menands are flooded. |
| 13.0 ft | Water floods the railroad tracks under Interstate 787. |
| 14.0 ft | Water floods one lane of the approach to the Dunn Memorial Bridge, some basements along Broadway, and blocks access to the gage house. |
| 17.0 ft | Water reaches Broadway at Maiden Lane. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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