Hudson River near Newcomb water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.96ft Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 953 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Hudson River near Newcomb is at 3.96 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.54 ft below the flood stage of 12.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.37 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.70 ft and 4.33 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.84 ftJanuary 9, 1998

Floating and fishing near Hudson River near Newcomb

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.50 ft, 8.54 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.50 ft: Route 28n near harris Lake Road in newcomb begins to flood.
3.96 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.84 ft	January 9, 1998
2	12.59 ft	April 29, 2011
3	11.15 ft	April 21, 2019
4	11.11 ft	April 16, 2014
5	10.63 ft	July 12, 2023
6	10.31 ft	November 1, 2019
7	9.87 ft	April 15, 2002
8	9.86 ft	December 19, 2023
9	7.74 ft	April 27, 2018
10	7.64 ft	August 30, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 06:09 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 54%

Map

Other gauges on the Hudson River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hudson River at North CreekRiver gauge, Hudson River	4.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	20 mi
Hudson River at HadleyRiver gauge, Hudson River	4.04 ft	Below flood stage	+0.21 ft	47 mi
Hudson River at Fort EdwardRiver gauge, Hudson River	21.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	55 mi
Hudson River above Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	30.45 ft	Below flood stage	+0.08 ft	82 mi
Hudson River at Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	30.41 ft	No reference yet	+0.09 ft	82 mi
Hudson River at Green IslandRiver gauge, Hudson River	16.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	87 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Vanderwhacker Brook Tributary 2 near Boreas RiverRiver gauge, Vanderwhacker Brook Tributary 2	0.7 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	7 mi
Indian River near Indian LakeRiver gauge, Indian River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Raquette River at PiercefieldRiver gauge, Raquette River	5.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	29 mi
Schroon River at RiverbankRiver gauge, Schroon River	2.07 ft	Low	+0.08 ft	32 mi
Buck Creek, South Tributary, near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek, South Tributary,	0.4 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	33 mi
Buck Creek, North Tributary, near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek, North Tributary,	0.6 cfs	High	−0.2 cfs	33 mi
Buck Creek near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek	2.5 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	33 mi
Lake Champlain at Port HenryLake, Lake Champlain	93.57 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hudson River near Newcomb?

The official flood stage is 12.50 ft. The level is currently 8.54 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 Hudson River near Newcomb today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.96 ft. Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hudson River near Newcomb rising or falling?

Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hudson River near Newcomb normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hudson River near Newcomb?

The highest level on record is 12.84 ft on January 9, 1998.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01312000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.96603, -74.13139 (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	3.96 ft	2026-10-18 22:30	Provisional
Flow	953 cfs	2026-10-18 22:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Hudson River near Newcomb (usgs:01312000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/hudson-river-near-newcomb

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