Is the Raquette River flooding?

New York · 3 gauges · New York river levels

The Raquette River is tracked by 3 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 Raquette River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 Raquette River at Piercefield NY. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.40 ft on 1 May 2011, carrying 10,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1900 (118 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.29 ft, 10.1 ft below that record.

Drains 721 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,502 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Raquette River at Piercefield NYNo flooding3.29 ft12.5 ft
Raquette River at South Colton NYNo flooding4.64 ft10 ft
Raquette River at Raymondville NYNo flood stage defined2.28 ft
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.