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Prospect of Flooding downstream of the Gilboa Dam
 Recommendations to Cope with Catskill Mt snowpack and future rain storms

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Threat of a serious flood will persist until at least the middle of April Not to be a Pill, but

Prospect of Flooding downstream of the Gilboa Dam Read DCC Recommendations ( 3 - 5 min load time ) to Cope with Catskill Mt snowpack and futture rain storms. For the latest Area Forecast visit NOAA Area Forecast Discussion.

Winter / Spring Flood Potential Outlook #5 March 5th - March 20th NWS Hydrologic Outlook.

The Impact of the Notch + Siphons on Jan 25, 2010 Flood Why A Low Level Outlet Protocol Is Necessary

The 2000s: Our Wettest Decade On Record - The past 10 years by Hugh W. Johnson IV NWS Meteorologist, NWS Albany

Check the Gilboa Dam water levels

This "Live" hydrograph courtesy of the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service shows the Schoharie Creek at Gilboa Dam water level changes over time. Forecast hydrographs will be displayed when flooding is expected. The Flood Categories ( in feet ) are based on NYCDEP spillway curve with notch. You can also use the National Weather Service and Water Flow Data page to monitor flooding potential or follow the 5 Easy Steps to Flood Water Information.

Schoharie Creek at Gilboa Dam Hydrograph

Printable Hydrograph | River Stage Data for Schoharie Creek at Gilboa Dam | Winter / Spring Flood Potential Hydrologic Outlook

Important related information - Earthquakes

Seismic Data | Earthquakes | Scales for measuring earthquakes

Flood Categories ( in feet )

Major Flood Stage:
1133.5
Moderate Flood Stage:
1131.5
Flood Stage:
1130.5
Action Stage:
1124.5