Sacandaga River at Conklingville - Gt Sac Lk
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 768.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 773.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 773.5 ft; major flooding begins at 774.0 ft.
| Action stage | 768.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 773.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 773.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 774.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 774.5 ft on May 1, 2011 (historic crest)
- 773.5 ft on Apr 21, 2008 (historic crest)
- 773.5 ft on Jun 30, 2006 (historic crest)
- 773.3 ft on May 4, 1983 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 768.0 ft | Action stage. |
|---|---|
| 771.0 ft | Reservoir begins spilling. |
| 773.0 ft | Minor flood stage. Boat docks and properties adjacent to the lake are flooded. Water gets close to homes and camps along the lake. |
| 773.5 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 774.0 ft | Major flood stage just below the record flood of May 1, 2011, 774.47 feet. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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