Raquette River at Piercefield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.4 ft on May 1, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on May 8, 1972 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on May 16, 1943 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Apr 27, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Some minor shoreline flooding along Raquette Pond in Tupper Lake Village may flood. |
|---|---|
| 12.5 ft | In Tupper Lake Village, low lying areas along Route 3 will flood between Pleasant Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue. East of Tupper Lake Village, Route 3 will flood between Dugal Road and the intersection of Routes 3 and 30. |
| 13.0 ft | In Tupper Lake Village, Route 3 will flood between Pleasant Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue. East of Tupper Lake Village, Route 3 will flood between Dugal Road and the intersection of Routes 3 and 30. Homes along the Raquette River and Tupper Lake shorelines will flood, and evacuations may be necessary. |
| 13.5 ft | Route 3 in and east of Tupper Lake Village will flood including parking lots of businesses. Homes along the Raquette River on Dugal Road and on the Tupper Lake shoreline will be threatened by high water and evacuations may be necessary. Homes along Water Street will flood and the Water Treatment Plant may be threatened by high water. |
Forecast office: NWS South Burlington · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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