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Neversink River at Bridgeville water level

River gauge, Neversink River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.02ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
174 cfs
Water temperature
48 °F
10 20 Highest onrecord 21.25 ft Minor floodstage 13.00 ft

History

History
5.05.2ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 215.05.2ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:32 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Neversink River at Bridgeville reads 5.02 ft, a normal level.

It is 7.98 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.91 ft and 5.32 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 48 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
21.25 ftApril 3, 2005
Forecast peak
4.90 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.00 ft, still 7.98 ft away.

What happens at each level

21.25 ft
Record Flooding of April 3, 2005. Six feet of water was in the Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun Park Chalet. The homes and Ski Shop on Holiday Mountain Road have 18 to 24 inches of water inside.
19.00 ft
Major Flooding begins. The homes and businesses on Holiday Mountain Road, and along Edwards Road are inundated. Portions of Sullivan Road are flooded.
17.00 ft
Moderate Flooding begins. One to two feet of water floods the first floor of the Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun Park Chalet. The homes and businesses on Holiday Mountain Road surrounded by water. Edwards Road is under water.
15.00 ft
Holiday Mountain Road is inundated. Water reaches the Holiday Mountain Ski and Fun Park Chalet.
13.00 ft
Flood Stage where minor flooding begins. Patchy flooding occurs along Edwards Road north of NY-17. The river begins to spread onto the parking lot at the Holiday Mountain Road ski shop.
12.00 ft
Alert stage. Some field flooding begins on the right bank of the river.
5.02 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
121.25 ftApril 3, 2005
218.02 ftAugust 29, 2011
316.16 ftJune 28, 2006
415.21 ftApril 16, 2007
514.05 ftSeptember 7, 2011
613.59 ftApril 8, 2022
713.57 ftJanuary 19, 2006
813.22 ftSeptember 16, 1999
912.94 ftMarch 9, 2008

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Neversink River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Neversink River near ClaryvilleRiver gauge, Neversink River 176 cfs Normal −24.0 cfs 17 mi
Neversink River at NeversinkRiver gauge, Neversink River 3.32 ft Below flood stage ±0 13 mi
Neversink River at GodeffroyRiver gauge, Neversink River 3.76 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sheldrake Stream at ThompsonvilleRiver gauge, Sheldrake Stream 24.3 cfs Normal −6.8 cfs 2.1 mi
Gumaer Brook near WurtsboroRiver gauge, Gumaer Brook 7.6 cfs Normal −0.8 cfs 8 mi
Mongaup River at Mongaup ValleyRiver gauge, Mongaup River 3.39 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 9 mi
Mongaup River below Swinging Bridge ReservoirRiver gauge, Mongaup River 127 cfs Normal ±0 10 mi
Basher Kill below Bashakill Marsh at WestbrookvilleRiver gauge, Basher Kill 70.7 cfs Normal +1.7 cfs 10 mi
Neversink Reservoir near NeversinkReservoir, Neversink Reservoir 1,425.74 ft Normal +0.10 ft 13 mi
Mongaup River near MongaupRiver gauge, Mongaup River 181 cfs Normal −2.0 cfs 14 mi
Chestnut Creek at GrahamsvilleRiver gauge, Chestnut Creek 28.6 cfs Normal −1.1 cfs 15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Neversink River at Bridgeville?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 7.98 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 Neversink River at Bridgeville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.02 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neversink River at Bridgeville rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Neversink River at Bridgeville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Neversink River at Bridgeville?

The highest level on record is 21.25 ft on April 3, 2005.

Is Neversink River at Bridgeville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01436690 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.63781, -74.61739 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 5.02 ft 2026-10-19 07:30 Provisional
Flow 174 cfs 2026-10-19 07:30 Provisional
Water temperature 48 °F 2026-10-19 07:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Neversink River at Bridgeville (usgs:01436690). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/neversink-river-at-bridgeville

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