Is the Schoharie Creek flooding?

New York · 10 gauges · New York river levels

The Schoharie Creek is tracked by 10 USGS streamgauges in New York. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Schoharie Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 10 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New York river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Schoharie Creek at Prattsville NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.38 ft on 28 August 2011, carrying 120,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (117 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.19 ft, 21.2 ft below that record.

Drains 237 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,131 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Schoharie Creek at Prattsville NYNo flooding3.19 ft12 ft
Schoharie Creek at Gilboa NYNo flooding9.25 ft19 ft
Schoharie Creek at Breakabeen NYNo flooding1.40 ft11 ft
Schoharie Creek at Burtonsville NYNo flooding0.94 ft6 ft
Schoharie Creek near Lexington NYNo flood stage defined2.01 ft
Schoharie Creek at North Blenheim NYNo flood stage defined0.55 ft
Schoharie Creek near North Blenheim NYNo flood stage defined2.17 ft
Schoharie Creek at Middleburgh NYNo flood stage defined4.14 ft
Schoharie Creek at Schoharie NYNo flood stage defined4.80 ft
Schoharie Creek at Esperance NYNo flood stage defined1.31 ft
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.