Sacandaga River at Hope
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.3 ft on Nov 1, 2019 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Feb 20, 1981 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Mar 27, 1913 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Dec 31, 1948 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Action stage. The river is near bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto lowlands and approaches Route 30. |
| 8.0 ft | Water floods NY Route 30 near the Hope town garage. |
| 9.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. There are two to three feet of water on nearby roads and properties. |
| 10.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
| 12.0 ft | Water levels approach the flood of Halloween 2019. Several sections of Route 30 north of Hope are flooded and impassible. Approximately a foot and a half of water was over Route 30 just south of the Hope town garage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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