Susquehanna River at Windsor
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.5 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.3 ft on Jun 29, 2006 (historic crest)
- 24.2 ft on Sep 8, 2011 (historic crest)
- 21.2 ft on Jan 20, 1996 (historic crest)
- 19.4 ft on Apr 1, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.0 ft | Flood stage. Flooding of agricultural lands near the river occurs. Water threatens homes on Bridge Street in the Village of Windsor. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Residential basement flooding occurs on Bridge Street. |
| 19.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. Residences on Bridge Street flood. Golden Oaks Golf Course on the east side of Route 79 floods. |
| 19.5 ft | Pine crest Campground on route 79 floods. |
| 20.5 ft | Major flood stage. Fordway Road along the river becomes inundated. Flooding affects a large farmstead on Route 79, just south of the middle school, and floods many residential back lawns along the river. Significant basement flooding occurs in homes along Main Street from groundwater intrusion. |
| 21.2 ft | Flood crest of January 1996. Village Department of Public Works and the water pumphouse floods. |
| 23.0 ft | Bus garage on Main Street in the Village floods. Flood water rises about two-thirds of the way into parking lot toward Main Street. Several homes are flooded along Route 79 in the north end of the Village of Windsor. Main Street near old Exit 79 floods. |
| 24.2 ft | Flood crest of September 2011. Severe flooding of numerous residences and businesses occurs along Main Street in the Village of Windsor. Water floods Route 79 in the north end of the village, including the Middle School basement and the Quick Check Citgo parking lot. Numerous residences on Grove Street west of the Route 79 intersection flood from groundwater. Route 79 at Exit 79 becomes impassible. |
| 24.3 ft | Record flood crest of June 2006. Widespread severe flooding occurs, similar to 2011. The Village potable water wells are potentially compromised by flood waters. |
Forecast office: NWS Johnson City · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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