North Branch Salmon River at Redfield water level
River gauge, North Branch Salmon River, New York, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 158 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at North Branch Salmon River at Redfield reads 1.98 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.30 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.70 ft and 3.91 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon River at PinevilleRiver gauge, Salmon River | 236 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Scriba Creek near ConstantiaRiver gauge, Scriba Creek | 23.2 cfs | Low | −2.2 cfs | 22 mi |
| Fish Creek at Becks GroveRiver gauge, Fish Creek | 429 cfs | Low | −35.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Sandy Creek near AdamsRiver gauge, Sandy Creek | 212 cfs | Normal | −58.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Black River near BoonvilleRiver gauge, Black River | 4.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 25 mi |
| Mohawk River below Delta Dam near RomeRiver gauge, Mohawk River | 140 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Independence River at DonnattsburgRiver gauge, Independence River | 177 cfs | Normal | −76.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| Oneida River near EuclidRiver gauge, Oneida River | 516 cfs | Low | +35.0 cfs | 31 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 North Branch Salmon River at Redfield today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.98 ft. Down 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is North Branch Salmon River at Redfield rising or falling?
Down 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of North Branch Salmon River at Redfield normal?
Normal 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:04249200(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.54236, -75.81397(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 | 1.98 ft | 2026-10-19 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 158 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: North Branch Salmon River at Redfield (usgs:04249200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/north-branch-salmon-river-at-redfield
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