Sugar River at Albany
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 2:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 13.88 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 13.80 ftFloodwaters cover a low spot on Highway EE near Wildlife Area about 2 miles north of Albany. Floodwaters get into the basements of some homes along South Water Street and in the basements of a few businesses on North Water Street in downtown Albany. Water backs up from storm drain and covers S Water Street. Floodwaters affect the back yards of a some homes along South Mill Street and S Water St. Floodwaters are into Village Park.
- 12.00 ftFloodwaters affect Village Park in Albany. Floodwaters cover parts of Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany. Floodwaters are into the back yards of homes along South Mill Street and South Water Street in Albany.
- 11.00 ftAmerican Legion Park and N Water St into park is flooded.
- 10.00 ftFloodwaters cover Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany. There is widespread lowland flooding in the Albany area.
- 9.75 ftFloodwaters affect parts of Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany. There is widespread lowland flooding the Albany area.
- 8.50 ftThere is widespeard lowland flooding in the Albany area. Floodwaters cover parts of Tin Can Road about 2 miles northwest of Albany.
- 8.00 ftThere is minor lowland flooding in the Albany area.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 2004.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 21, 2018 | 13.88 ft |
| 2 | March 15, 2019 | 13.73 ft |
| 3 | August 23, 2018 | 12.91 ft |
| 4 | June 27, 2013 | 12.16 ft |
| 5 | August 21, 2007 | 12.07 ft |
| 6 | July 23, 2017 | 12.04 ft |
| 7 | May 24, 2004 | 11.35 ft |
| 8 | August 8, 2007 | 10.11 ft |
| 9 | March 26, 2009 | 9.81 ft |
| 10 | January 24, 2018 | 9.35 ft |
| 11 | April 28, 2009 | 9.06 ft |
| 12 | March 14, 2007 | 8.78 ft |
| 13 | January 23, 2017 | 8.76 ft |
| 14 | February 11, 2009 | 8.73 ft |
| 15 | April 5, 2007 | 8.49 ft |
| 16 | June 22, 2014 | 8.49 ft |
| 17 | April 9, 2010 | 8.39 ft |
| 18 | December 16, 2015 | 7.71 ft |
| 19 | March 12, 2010 | 7.15 ft |
| 20 | March 23, 2011 | 6.93 ft |
| 21 | July 26, 2016 | 6.34 ft |
| 22 | June 16, 2015 | 6.22 ft |
| 23 | April 11, 2015 | 6.01 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 15, 2019: 13.73 ft
- August 23, 2018: 12.91 ft
- February 21, 2018: 13.88 ft
- January 24, 2018: 9.35 ft
- July 23, 2017: 12.04 ft
- January 23, 2017: 8.76 ft
- July 26, 2016: 6.34 ft
- December 16, 2015: 7.71 ft
- June 16, 2015: 6.22 ft
- April 11, 2015: 6.01 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.