Wading River at Norton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.5 ft on Mar 31, 2010 (historic crest)
- 11.5 ft on Mar 19, 1968 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Jun 14, 1998 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Aug 20, 1955 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Flooding impacts low lying sections along the river. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Flooding becomes more widespread along the river. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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