Sacandaga River at Hope
Critical Stages
6' - Action
7' - Flood
9' - Moderate
10' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 7:30 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.93 ft
Flow: 0.966 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/16 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 2.1 | 0.326 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.966 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.966 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 2.93 | 0.966 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 2.92 | 0.955 |
| 6:30 PM 12/15 | 2.92 | 0.955 |
| 6:15 PM 12/15 | 2.91 | 0.945 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 2.91 | 0.945 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 2.9 | 0.935 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 2.89 | 0.925 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 2.89 | 0.925 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 2.89 | 0.925 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 2.88 | 0.915 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 2.88 | 0.915 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 2.87 | 0.905 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 2.87 | 0.905 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 2.86 | 0.895 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 2.86 | 0.895 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 2.86 | 0.895 |
| 3:02 PM 12/15 | 2.86 | 0.895 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 2.86 | 0.895 |
| 2:47 PM 12/15 | 2.86 | 0.895 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 2.86 | 0.895 |
| 2:32 PM 12/15 | 2.87 | 0.905 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 2.87 | 0.905 |
| 2:17 PM 12/15 | 2.87 | 0.905 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 2.87 | 0.905 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 2.88 | 0.915 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 2.9 | 0.935 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 2.91 | 0.945 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 2.91 | 0.945 |
12' -
Water 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' -
Major flood stage.
9' -
Moderate flood stage. There are two to three feet of water on nearby roads and properties.
8' -
Water floods NY Route 30 near the Hope town garage.
7' -
Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto lowlands and approaches Route 30.
6' -
Action stage. The river is near bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2019 | 12.26 |
| Feb 20, 1981 | 12 |
| Mar 27, 1913 | 11 |
| Dec 31, 1948 | 10.55 |
| Jan 26, 1964 | 10.14 |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 9.96 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 9.68 |
| Apr 1, 1976 | 9.45 |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 9.4 |
| Jul 11, 1921 | 9.3 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 9.29 |
| Feb 20, 1981 | 9.27 |
| Nov 9, 1996 | 9.16 |
| Dec 2, 1996 | 8.97 |
| Jan 8, 1998 | 8.97 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | 8.97 |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 8.95 |
| Apr 17, 1993 | 8.88 |
| Mar 14, 1977 | 8.76 |
| Oct 28, 1981 | 8.67 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
