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5
Major flood, widespread residential and commercial flooding along the river in Jamestown and Falconer.
4.5
Moderate flood, flooding of low lying areas close to the river in Jamestown and Falconer. Residential damages begin.
4
Flood stage, flooding and limited damages begin along the river near Dow Street.
3.5
Action stage, minor flooding to adjacent fields. Little or no damage.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
5 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
4.5 |
Flood Stage: |
4 |
Action Stage: |
3.5 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 4.93 ft on 09/14/1979
(2) 4.82 ft on 07/17/2021
(3) 4.67 ft on 03/05/1976
(4) 4.56 ft on 04/05/1947
(5) 4.48 ft on 07/20/1986
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 4.82 ft on 07/17/2021
(2) 4.18 ft on 07/16/2021
(3) 4.17 ft on 01/12/2017
(4) 4.46 ft on 05/21/2014
(5) 4.17 ft on 05/23/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
(1) 0.20 ft on 07/21/1963
(2) 0.20 ft on 08/03/1999
(3) 0.48 ft on 06/25/1999
(4) 0.60 ft on 08/15/1996