Susquehanna River at Bainbridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.1 ft on Jun 29, 2006 (historic crest)
- 26.2 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 23.1 ft on Mar 29, 1914 (historic crest)
- 22.2 ft on Mar 15, 1977 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | Minor flooding occurs in fields and low lands nearest the river. Access roads in General Clinton Park are flooded. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | General Clinton Park is flooded with camp buildings threatened. Flood waters encroach on properties along Main Street, State Route 7, and State Route 206. |
| 19.0 ft | Flooding develops near Front Street, Walnut Avenue and Benson Road in Bainbridge. |
| 20.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. Properties along Front Street, Evans Street, and Benson Road are flooded. General Clinton Park is inundated. |
| 21.0 ft | Water floods the westbound entrance ramp of I-88 at Bainbridge. |
| 22.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. Flooding inundates County Route 39, Walnut Street, Front Street, and Oak Avenue in Bainbridge. |
| 23.0 ft | Portions of Route 7 between County Route 38 and Dingman Hill Road near Bainbridge are flooded. |
| 24.0 ft | River Street and portions of East Main, and North Main Street in Bainbridge flood. |
| 26.2 ft | Widespread severe flood damage caused by the September 2011 flood. |
| 27.1 ft | This was the record flood of June 2006. Flooding was widespread and severe in Sidney and Bainbridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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