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SwedenKeuka Lake Outlet at Dresden water level
River gauge, Keuka Lake Outlet, New York, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 21.7 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Keuka Lake Outlet at Dresden: the gauge reads 2.12 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.11 ft – 2.19 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek at County House Road at GuyanogaRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 7.7 cfs | High | −0.6 cfs | 11 mi |
| West River at MiddlesexRiver gauge, West River | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Flint Creek at PhelpsRiver gauge, Flint Creek | 4.8 cfs | Low | −1.5 cfs | 20 mi |
| Seneca River near Seneca FallsRiver gauge, Seneca River | 88.1 cfs | Normal | −165.9 cfs | 20 mi |
| Canandaigua Outlet at ChapinRiver gauge, Canandaigua Outlet | 3.20 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Seneca River at Free Bridge CornersRiver gauge, Seneca River | 460 cfs | Normal | −16.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Salmon Creek near LudlowvilleRiver gauge, Salmon Creek | 19.7 cfs | Normal | −3.6 cfs | 23 mi |
| Catharine Creek at Montour FallsRiver gauge, Catharine Creek | 17.9 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Keuka Lake Outlet at Dresden today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Keuka Lake Outlet at Dresden rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Keuka Lake Outlet at Dresden normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04232482(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.68033, -76.95389(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 | 2.12 ft | 2026-10-19 19:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 21.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Keuka Lake Outlet at Dresden (usgs:04232482). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/keuka-lake-outlet-at-dresden
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer