Wappinger Creek near Wappingers Falls NY
Is Wappinger Creek near Wappingers Falls NY flooding right now?
Wappinger Creek near Wappingers Falls NY measured 2.69 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.69 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.6 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.6 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 18.02 ft | 1938-09-22 |
| 15.29 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 15.06 ft | 2007-04-17 |
| 14.12 ft | 1973-06-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Kill at Poughkeepsie NY | 4.8 mi | Dutchess County |
| West Branch Croton River at Richardsville NY | 13.9 mi | Putnam County |
| Wallkill River at Gardiner NY | 15.3 mi | Ulster County |
| Horse Pound Brook near Lake Carmel NY | 15.5 mi | Putnam County |
| W Br Croton River below Dam near Kent Cliffs NY | 15.7 mi | Putnam County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.