Raquette River at Piercefield NY
Is Raquette River at Piercefield NY flooding right now?
Raquette River at Piercefield NY measured 3.27 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.27 ft
Streamflow
262 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.4 ft on Sun, May 1, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.4 ft | 2011-05-01 |
| 12.25 ft | 1972-05-08 |
| 12.09 ft | 1943-05-16 |
| 12.04 ft | 1993-04-27 |
| 11.92 ft | 1971-05-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Brook (County Line Flow Outlet) near Newcomb | 23.1 mi | Hamilton County |
| Raquette River at South Colton NY | 24.5 mi | St. Lawrence County |
| Oswegatchie River near Oswegatchie NY | 24.9 mi | St. Lawrence County |
| West Branch St. Regis River near Parishville NY | 26.5 mi | St. Lawrence County |
| Hudson River near Newcomb NY | 28.6 mi | Essex County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.