Hudson River near Poughkeepsie
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.2 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.2 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.1 ft on Oct 30, 2022 (historic crest)
- 7.1 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 5.2 ft on Dec 25, 2020 (historic crest)
- 5.1 ft on Jan 17, 2022 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.2 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Minor flooding of lowlands, boat docks and boat launches. Water covers State Route 213 in Eddyville. |
|---|---|
| 4.5 ft | Water inundates sections of the Wayras Park Promenade in Poughkeepsie |
| 5.5 ft | In Kingston, flooding in vulnerable areas near the river. Shallow flooding on some roads and low lying properties including parking lots. |
| 6.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. Water reaches buildings in Waryas Park. |
| 8.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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