Is the Hudson River flooding?
The Hudson River is tracked by 7 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 Hudson River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 6 of 7 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 36.38 ft on 30 May 1984, carrying 62,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1869 (115 annual peaks). It is currently at 29.83 ft, 6.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson River near Newcomb NY | No flooding | 1.85 ft | 12.5 ft | |
| Hudson River at North Creek NY | No flooding | 2.96 ft | 10 ft | |
| Hudson River at Hadley NY | No flooding | 1.89 ft | 14 ft | |
| Hudson River at Fort Edward NY | No flooding | 20.85 ft | 26 ft | |
| Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford NY | No flooding | 29.83 ft | 34 ft | |
| Hudson River at Green Island NY | No flooding | 15.75 ft | 21.5 ft | |
| Hudson River at Lock 1 near Waterford NY | No current data | — | — | — |