Schroon River at Riverbank
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 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.2 ft on Mar 21, 1936 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Apr 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Mar 28, 1913 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Mar 28, 1953 (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 | Water reaches minor flood stage with water in nearby lowlands and outbuildings. |
| 8.0 ft | Water reaches moderate flood stage. Water surrounds several homes on Schroon River Road. |
| 9.0 ft | Water is over Tannery Road. |
| 10.0 ft | Water reaches major flood stage. There is 1 to 2 feet of water in homes and vacation properties near Warrensburg. Route 418 is under water in several locations. Sections of the highway are flooded along the right bank of river mostly upstream of gage. |
| 18.0 ft | Water reaches the bridge next to the gage house. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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