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SwedenRondout Creek at Rosendale water level
River gauge, Rondout Creek, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 256 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Rondout Creek at Rosendale is at 9.39 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.61 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 9.27 ft and 9.94 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.96 ftAugust 28, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 9.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Rondout Creek at Rosendale
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 8.61 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
- Severe flooding in Rondout Valley, Village of Ellenville devastated.
- 23.00 ft
- Major flood stage.
- 22.00 ft
- Evacuation in Lawrenceville. Water up to homes. Driveways flooded. Water reaches hang glider shop and school near Ellenville.
- 21.00 ft
- Moderate flood stage.
- 18.00 ft
- Minor flood stage. Floods US Route 209 near Accord.
- 16.00 ft
- Action stage.
- 9.39 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.96 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 24.96 ft | April 3, 2005 |
| 3 | 22.65 ft | April 5, 1987 |
| 4 | 22.62 ft | April 5, 1984 |
| 5 | 22.59 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 6 | 22.47 ft | March 22, 1980 |
| 7 | 21.40 ft | March 11, 2011 |
| 8 | 21.32 ft | November 9, 1977 |
| 9 | 20.77 ft | April 8, 2022 |
| 10 | 20.34 ft | September 8, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Rondout Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondout Creek near Lowes CornersRiver gauge, Rondout Creek | 63.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Rondout Creek at RondoutRiver gauge, Rondout Creek | 6.33 ft | No reference yet | −0.24 ft | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esopus Creek near LomontvilleRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 36.5 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 3.9 mi |
| Wallkill River at GardinerRiver gauge, Wallkill River | 2.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 12 mi |
| Bush Kill below Maltby Hollow Brook at West ShokanRiver gauge, Bush Kill | 16.7 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Esopus Creek at Mount MarionRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 12.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| Esopus Creek at ColdbrookRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 5.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Beaver Kill at Beechford near Mount TremperRiver gauge, Little Beaver Kill | 4.4 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Wappinger Creek near Wappingers FallsRiver gauge, Wappinger Creek | 3.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 17 mi |
| Beaver Kill at Mount TremperRiver gauge, Beaver Kill | 18.0 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Rondout Creek at Rosendale?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 8.61 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 Rondout Creek at Rosendale today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 PM EDT, the water level was 9.39 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Rondout Creek at Rosendale rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rondout Creek at Rosendale normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rondout Creek at Rosendale?
The highest level on record is 26.96 ft on August 28, 2011.
Is Rondout Creek at Rosendale expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01367500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.84308, -74.08611(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 | 9.39 ft | 2026-10-19 23:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 256 cfs | 2026-10-19 23:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rondout Creek at Rosendale (usgs:01367500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/rondout-creek-at-rosendale
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