Wappingers Creek at Wappinger Falls
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.6 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 15.3 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 15.1 ft on Apr 17, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Action stage and the river starts to overlow into fields without damage. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Minor flooding and water begins to flood nearby homes. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 12.0 ft | Widespread flooding of nearby residential and business properties. |
| 14.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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