Is the Hudson River flooding?

New York · 7 gauges · New York river levels

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.

data refreshed 7 min ago

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 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.

Drains 4,605 sq mi · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Hudson River near Newcomb NYNo flooding1.85 ft12.5 ft
Hudson River at North Creek NYNo flooding2.96 ft10 ft
Hudson River at Hadley NYNo flooding1.89 ft14 ft
Hudson River at Fort Edward NYNo flooding20.85 ft26 ft
Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford NYNo flooding29.83 ft34 ft
Hudson River at Green Island NYNo flooding15.75 ft21.5 ft
Hudson River at Lock 1 near Waterford 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.