Schoharie Creek at Prattsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.4 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 19.6 ft on Mar 5, 1979 (historic crest)
- 19.5 ft on Jan 26, 1978 (historic crest)
- 19.4 ft on Jan 19, 1996 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Action stage. The river is about two thirds bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | The river is close to bankfull. |
| 12.0 ft | Minor flood stage. The river overflows into lowlands. |
| 13.0 ft | Minor flooding of basements. |
| 14.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. Water begins to reach Route 7 south of the Prattsville Sewer Plant entrance. |
| 16.0 ft | Major flood stage. Water overflows onto County Route 7 north of Route 23. |
| 18.0 ft | Substantial damage with two to three feet of water on properties in the village along the river. |
| 19.0 ft | Lower portion of village inundated with three feet of water. |
| 24.4 ft | Record level from Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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