Normans Kill at Karlsfeld water level
River gauge, Normans Kill, New York, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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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.
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 8.57 ft | 2026-10-18 13:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
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.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer