Hudson River at Hadley
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.0 ft on Mar 27, 1913 (historic crest)
- 21.3 ft on Apr 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 21.2 ft on Jan 1, 1949 (historic crest)
- 19.7 ft on Apr 12, 1922 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | The river is about half bankfull and flow from Sacandaga Lake is usually shut off to prevent flooding downstream. |
|---|---|
| 8.5 ft | The river is at action stage. |
| 14.0 ft | Water reaches minor flood stage and overflows into low lying areas. |
| 17.0 ft | Water reaches moderate flood stage inundating East River Road in several spots. Water also floods Old Bend Road in the Town of Moreau. |
| 19.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Sacandaga River at Hadley NWS gauge · 1.3 mi
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- Sacandaga River at Hope NWS gauge · 21.4 mi
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