Saranac River at Plattsburgh NY
Is Saranac River at Plattsburgh NY flooding right now?
Saranac River at Plattsburgh NY measured 3.62 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.62 ft
Streamflow
667 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.8 ft on Sun, Apr 8, 1928.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 8.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.8 ft | 1928-04-08 |
| 12.11 ft | 1996-11-09 |
| 10.9 ft | 1943-05-12 |
| 10.73 ft | 1998-04-01 |
| 10.08 ft | 1984-12-30 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River at South Plattsburgh NY | 3.1 mi | Clinton County |
| Little Ausable River near Valcour NY | 6.2 mi | Clinton County |
| Stone Bridge Brook near Georgia Plains, VT | 14.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Little Chazy River near Chazy NY | 15.4 mi | Clinton County |
| Mill River at Georgia Shore Rd, near St Albans, VT | 17.4 mi | Franklin 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.