Hudson River at Fort Edward
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 24.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 26.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 27.0 ft; major flooding begins at 29.0 ft.
| Action stage | 24.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 27.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 29.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 34.0 ft on Mar 14, 1913 (historic crest)
- 31.3 ft on Apr 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 29.2 ft on Jan 1, 1949 (historic crest)
- 29.0 ft on Mar 18, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 22.0 ft | The river level is near normal. |
|---|---|
| 24.0 ft | The river is at action stage. |
| 26.0 ft | Minor flood stage. |
| 27.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. Water floods River Road in Northumberland and reaches camps in Lake Luzerne. It may also result in flooding in Stillwater. Water is over the concrete wall at the Fort Edward Yacht Basin and several homes nearby have water approaching them. |
| 28.0 ft | Water reaches Route 9N in Corinth, floods cellars in Corinth and reaches first floors along Old Bend Road in Moreau. |
| 29.0 ft | Major flood stage. Prior to 2002 this level would shut down the International Paper Mill in Corinth. |
| 31.0 ft | Numerous roads and property inundated with water in the village of Fort Edward on the east bank of the river and on Rogers Island. |
| 34.0 ft | There is general devastation in area. At this level in a previous flood the Glens Falls highway bridge was destroyed. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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