Is the Esopus Creek flooding?

New York · 5 gauges · New York river levels

The Esopus Creek is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in New York. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Esopus Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New York river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Esopus Creek at Mount Marion NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.46 ft on 3 April 2005, carrying 30,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (61 annual peaks). It is currently at 12.78 ft, 13.7 ft below that record.

Drains 419 sq mi · gauge elevation 39 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Esopus Creek at Coldbrook NYNo flooding4.18 ft11 ft
Esopus Creek at Mount Marion NYNo flooding12.78 ft20 ft
Esopus Creek below Lost Clove Rd at Big Indian NYNo current data
Esopus Creek at Allaben NYNo current data
Esopus Creek near Lomontville NYNo current data
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.