Hudson River at Troy
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 21.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 21.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.7 ft on Mar 28, 1913 (historic crest)
- 29.5 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 27.1 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 27.1 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 21.0 ft | Action stage. Water is just six inches below the wharf in Waterford. |
|---|---|
| 21.5 ft | Minor flood stage. Water floods onto the Mohawk Wharf in Village of Waterford. |
| 23.0 ft | Water reaches streets in Waterford Village and Matsons Shipyard on Van Schaick Island. Some basements flood. |
| 24.0 ft | The river is at moderate flood stage. Water reaches mobile homes along the river front in Lansingburgh. |
| 27.0 ft | The river is at major flood stage. Water reaches numerous homes in the Village of Wateford and in riverfront sections of Troy. About 4 feet water at foot of State Street. |
| 29.0 ft | There are several feet of water on Riverside Street, three feet water in the former Cluett-Peabody building, First and Second Streets in Troy are flooded, and the Congress Street Bridge is closed. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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