River stage
Windsor, Susquehanna River
- River level
- 4.16 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.10 ft
- Recent high
- 7.57 ft
- Recent low
- 2.88 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WSRN6
- 30-day change
- +0.31 ft
- Average
- 3.78 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.27 ft
In brief
The Susquehanna River at Windsor, NY read 4.16 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.84 ft below action stage. That is 0.31 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WSRN6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.27 ft | 2006-06-29 |
| 2 | 24.21 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 3 | 21.22 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 4 | 19.45 ft | 1993-04-01 |
| 5 | 19.09 ft | 2005-04-04 |
| 6 | 18.60 ft | 1998-01-10 |
| 7 | 18.44 ft | 2011-03-07 |
| 8 | 18.05 ft | 2000-02-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Flood stage. Flooding of agricultural lands near the river occurs. Water threatens homes on Bridge Street in the Village of Windsor.
- 18.00 ft
Residential basement flooding occurs on Bridge Street.
- 19.00 ft
Moderate flood stage. Residences on Bridge Street flood. Golden Oaks Golf Course on the east side of Route 79 floods.
- 19.50 ft
Pine crest Campground on route 79 floods.
- 20.50 ft
Major flood stage. Fordway Road along the river becomes inundated. Flooding affects a large farmstead on Route 79, just south of the middle school, and floods many residential back lawns along the river. Significant basement flooding occurs in homes along Main Street from groundwater intrusion.
- 21.20 ft
Flood crest of January 1996. Village Department of Public Works and the water pumphouse floods.
- 23.00 ft
Bus garage on Main Street in the Village floods. Flood water rises about two-thirds of the way into parking lot toward Main Street. Several homes are flooded along Route 79 in the north end of the Village of Windsor. Main Street near old Exit 79 floods.
- 24.21 ft
Flood crest of September 2011. Severe flooding of numerous residences and businesses occurs along Main Street in the Village of Windsor. Water floods Route 79 in the north end of the village, including the Middle School basement and the Quick Check Citgo parking lot. Numerous residences on Grove Street west of the Route 79 intersection flood from groundwater. Route 79 at Exit 79 becomes impassible.
- 24.27 ft
Record flood crest of June 2006. Widespread severe flooding occurs, similar to 2011. The Village potable water wells are potentially compromised by flood waters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Susquehanna River flooding at Windsor?
No. The Susquehanna River at Windsor is at 4.16 ft, 8.84 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Windsor?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 20.5 ft.
What is the highest the Susquehanna River has been at Windsor?
The highest crest on record is 24.27 ft, on 2006-06-29.
Is the Susquehanna River high or low right now at Windsor?
At 4.16 ft it is higher than 81% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WSRN6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01502731). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.