Rivers in New York
Sacandaga River at Hope
Below flood stage
1.78ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 5:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.80 ftThu, Sep 24, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 12.26 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftWater levels approach the flood of Halloween 2019. Several sections of Route 30 north of Hope are flooded and impassible. Approximately a foot and a half of water was over Route 30 just south of the Hope town garage.
- 10.00 ftMajor flood stage.
- 9.00 ftModerate flood stage. There are two to three feet of water on nearby roads and properties.
- 8.00 ftWater floods NY Route 30 near the Hope town garage.
- 7.00 ftMinor flood stage. Water overflows onto lowlands and approaches Route 30.
- 6.00 ftAction stage. The river is near bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
108 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 1, 2019 | 12.26 ft |
| 2 | February 20, 1981 | 12.00 ft |
| 3 | March 27, 1913 | 11.00 ft |
| 4 | December 31, 1948 | 10.55 ft |
| 5 | January 26, 1964 | 10.14 ft |
| 6 | June 28, 2006 | 9.96 ft |
| 7 | December 18, 2023 | 9.68 ft |
| 8 | April 1, 1976 | 9.45 ft |
| 9 | March 18, 1936 | 9.40 ft |
| 10 | July 11, 1921 | 9.30 ft |
| 11 | January 19, 1996 | 9.29 ft |
| 12 | February 20, 1981 | 9.27 ft |
| 13 | November 9, 1996 | 9.16 ft |
| 14 | January 8, 1998 | 8.97 ft |
| 15 | December 2, 1996 | 8.97 ft |
| 16 | April 8, 2022 | 8.97 ft |
| 17 | October 21, 1995 | 8.95 ft |
| 18 | April 17, 1993 | 8.88 ft |
| 19 | March 14, 1977 | 8.76 ft |
| 20 | October 28, 1981 | 8.67 ft |
| 21 | December 25, 2020 | 8.61 ft |
| 22 | March 31, 1987 | 8.47 ft |
| 23 | January 26, 1990 | 8.42 ft |
| 24 | April 16, 2014 | 8.39 ft |
| 25 | March 23, 2010 | 8.34 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 17, 2026: 7.02 ft
- March 17, 2025: 7.05 ft
- April 12, 2024: 7.49 ft
- March 7, 2024: 7.30 ft
- December 18, 2023: 9.68 ft
- April 6, 2023: 7.43 ft
- April 8, 2022: 8.97 ft
- December 25, 2020: 8.61 ft
- January 12, 2020: 7.03 ft
- November 1, 2019: 12.26 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading affected by power generation. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.