Hudson River at North Creek
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.7 ft on Apr 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Mar 12, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Dec 31, 1948 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (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 at action stage. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Water reaches minor flood stage and inundates low areas including portions of Old River Road upstream of the Route 28N bridge. |
| 11.0 ft | Water reaches moderate flood stage. State Route 28 in North River has about half a foot of water across it. Carpenter's Field is inundated. |
| 11.5 ft | Water reaches Old River Road in the Town of Chester and crosses the road in two locations. |
| 13.0 ft | Water reaches major flood stage. Several hundred feet of railroad tracks are inundated with two to five feet of water. Most of Old River Road is water covered. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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