Wallkill river floods

Wallkill at Gardiner

According to a hydrograph from the National Weather Service, the Wallkill River in Gardiner hit 15 feet this morning, two feet above flood stage. According to historical measurements, when the river hits 15 feet, Springtown Road, Libertyville Road, and Route 299 near New Paltz are under water, as is Bridge St. near State Route 17K. 

According to the Daily Freeman, the flooding has been caused by an ice jam.