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Normans Kill at Karlsfeld water level

River gauge, Normans Kill, New York, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

8.57ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

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History

History
81012ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 1881012ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
101315ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18101315ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
1015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Normans Kill at Karlsfeld is at 8.57 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.06 ft below the median of 8.63 ft for mid-October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 8.41 ft (+0.16 ft).

It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.28 ft and 8.77 ft.

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

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
8.63 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
8.21 ft – 13.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year
8.41 ft+0.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
8.28 ft – 8.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
8.07 ft – 18.97 ft

Floating and fishing near Normans Kill at Karlsfeld

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:10 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 50%

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Other gauges on Normans Kill

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Normans Kill at AlbanyRiver gauge, Normans Kill 77.6 cfs Normal −14.7 cfs 2.3 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Patroon Creek at AlbanyRiver gauge, Patroon Creek 13.1 cfs Low −1.8 cfs 5.3 mi
Hudson River at Green IslandRiver gauge, Hudson River 16.48 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 11 mi
Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry DamRiver gauge, Mohawk River 12.09 ft Normal +0.04 ft 11 mi
Mohawk River at CohoesRiver gauge, Mohawk River 8.93 ft Below flood stage +0.08 ft 12 mi
Mohawk River at Freeman's Bridge at SchenectadyRiver gauge, Mohawk River 2,120 cfs Low −250.0 cfs 13 mi
Mohawk River at RexfordRiver gauge, Mohawk River 12.10 ft Normal +0.07 ft 14 mi
Mohawk River at Lock 8 near SchenectadyRiver gauge, Mohawk River 12.11 ft Normal +0.07 ft 14 mi
Valatie Kill near NassauRiver gauge, Valatie Kill 91.3 cfs Very high −26.7 cfs 15 mi

Questions and answers

How does Normans Kill at Karlsfeld compare with last year?

It is 0.16 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.41 ft.

What is a normal level for Normans Kill at Karlsfeld in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 8.63 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 8.21 ft and 13.25 ft, based on 11 years of records.

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 Normans Kill at Karlsfeld today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 8.57 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Normans Kill at Karlsfeld rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.21 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Normans Kill at Karlsfeld normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 11 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01359525 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.64792, -73.84600 (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 8.57 ft 2026-10-18 13:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Normans Kill at Karlsfeld (usgs:01359525). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/normans-kill-at-karlsfeld

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.