Rivers in New York
Indian River below Indian Lake
Below flood stage
1.85ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 4:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 5.50 ft
- Record crest
- 7.81 ft2011
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Minor flood | 5.50 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 3.50 ftDuring localized heavy rainfall downstream of the reservoir, Jerry Savarie Road can flood and become impassible at this level.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | -99900% |
| Major flooding | -99900% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 29, 2011 | 7.81 ft |
| 2 | March 18, 1913 | 7.80 ft |
| 3 | May 13, 1943 | 7.05 ft |
| 4 | April 21, 1952 | 6.42 ft |
| 5 | June 4, 1947 | 6.05 ft |
| 6 | June 24, 1972 | 5.60 ft |
| 7 | April 27, 1993 | 5.07 ft |
| 8 | April 6, 2000 | 4.40 ft |
| 9 | April 5, 1998 | 3.52 ft |
| 10 | May 2, 2001 | 3.51 ft |
| 11 | April 28, 1999 | 2.61 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 29, 2011: 7.81 ft
- May 2, 2001: 3.51 ft
- April 6, 2000: 4.40 ft
- April 28, 1999: 2.61 ft
- April 5, 1998: 3.52 ft
- April 27, 1993: 5.07 ft
- June 24, 1972: 5.60 ft
- April 21, 1952: 6.42 ft
- June 4, 1947: 6.05 ft
- May 13, 1943: 7.05 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Stage may be affected by 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.