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The following "Live" hydrograph 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.
This Hydrograph is courtesy of the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service.
You can also use the Water Flow Data page to monitor flooding potential and view water information below.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
1133.5
Moderate Flood Stage: 1131.5
Flood Stage:
1130.5
Action Stage:
1124.5
FIVE EASY STEPS TO GET FLOOD WATER INFORMATION! To monitor flooding potential follow the 5 easy steps listed below to get flood water information for the Schoharie Creek and Gilboa Dam.
1. Look at the HYDROGRAPH above ( print it out so you can make a comparison the next time you check )
2. Click on the "water flow data" link located on the main navigation menu
3. Under the words USGS Stream flow main page: select the "Real-Time Water Flow Date for New York: Streamflow Index"
link ( print for later comparison )
4. Scroll down and highlight "Schoharie Creek at Prattsville"...Water going into the reservoir...
Scroll down and highlight "Schoharie Creek at Gilboa"...Water going out of the reservoir...
5. Comparing this water flow information every hour will tell you
a. how fast the water is rising
b. when inflow starts to decrease at Prattsville, it has "crested" there and
c. Even though it continues to increase and crest along the way as it travels North, you can begin to breath as sigh of relief providing it is not at an
emergency flood level stage ( and you will know because emergency management will be letting you know ).
The last USGS gauge station is at Breakabeen so you need to keep in mind that tributaries will affect the amount of water flowing North and do play a big role in raising the Schoharie Creek.
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