Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge water level

Name: Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Hoosic River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.51ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 638 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 11:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge, where the gauge shows 3.51 ft.

It is 7.49 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 3.08 ft – 3.67 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 21.15 ftDecember 31, 1948
Forecast peak: 3.50 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Approximate top of protection works in Village of Hoosic Falls.
20.00 ft: Instrument shelf in gagehouse. Major flooding in unprotected areas.
18.00 ft: Bottom frame of steel truss bridge. Gage house floor.
16.00 ft: Major flood stage. Five feet of water in picnic area near Hoosic Falls water plant.
15.00 ft: Floor of Buskirk firehouse.
14.00 ft: A dozen homes near Eagle Bridge evacuated.
13.00 ft: Moderate flood stage.
11.00 ft: Flood stage. Water on County Route 103 between Route 67 and the covered bridge.
9.50 ft: Water overflows onto River Road next to Buskirk covered bridge.
8.50 ft: Water flows into nearby corn fields.
3.51 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 20 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.15 ft	December 31, 1948
2	19.24 ft	August 29, 2011
3	18.80 ft	November 4, 1927
4	17.78 ft	September 22, 1938
5	16.00 ft	March 18, 1936
6	15.74 ft	March 14, 1977
7	15.61 ft	October 9, 2005
8	15.40 ft	February 20, 1909
9	15.00 ft	March 27, 1913
10	14.30 ft	August 10, 1976

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Hoosic River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hoosic River at AdamsRiver gauge, Hoosic River	76.7 cfs	High	−40.3 cfs	26 mi
Hoosic River near WilliamstownRiver gauge, Hoosic River	5.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Walloomsac River near North BenningtonRiver gauge, Walloomsac River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	6 mi
Batten Kill below Mill at BattenvilleRiver gauge, Batten Kill	4.73 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	12 mi
Hudson River above Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	29.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.57 ft	16 mi
Green River at WilliamstownRiver gauge, Green River	34.4 cfs	Normal	−12.7 cfs	18 mi
Saratoga Lake at State Highway 9P at Saratoga LakeLake, Saratoga Lake	203.05 ft	Very low	+0.08 ft	19 mi
Mohawk River at CohoesRiver gauge, Mohawk River	8.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.64 ft	20 mi
Hudson River at Green IslandRiver gauge, Hudson River	15.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.70 ft	20 mi
North Branch Hoosic River at North AdamsRiver gauge, North Branch Hoosic River	85.3 cfs	High	−64.7 cfs	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 7.49 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.51 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge?

The highest level on record is 21.15 ft on December 31, 1948.

Is Hoosic River near Eagle Bridge expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01334500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.93858, -73.37694 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.51 ft	2026-10-18 06:30	Provisional
Flow	638 cfs	2026-10-18 06:30	Provisional

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