Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge water level
Reservoir, Schoharie Reservoir, New York, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge is well above normal at 1,128.85 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1,116.57 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 12.28 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1,093.31 ft, a difference of +35.54 ft. The record high is 1,137.73 ft, set on August 28, 2011.
It has dropped 1.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1,128.04 ft and 1,130.69 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1,116.57 ft12.28 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1,093.80 ft – 1,126.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1,093.31 ft+35.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1,128.04 ft – 1,130.69 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1,090.49 ft – 1,131.02 ft
- Highest on record
- 1,137.73 ftAugust 28, 2011
On the water at Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge
Above-normal levels often mean flooded shoreline trees and debris on the surface. Slow down near the edges.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
What happens at each level
- 1,137.73 ft
- Record flooding with Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011.
- 1,129.97 ft
- When gates are up, reservoir begins spilling at this elevation.
- 1,128.85 ft
- Right now
- 1,125.09 ft
- When gates are down, reservoir begins spilling at this elevation.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Kill near PrattsvilleRiver gauge, Bear Kill | 31.5 cfs | Normal | 1.3 mi | |
| Manor Kill at West Conesville near GilboaRiver gauge, Manor Kill | 1.27 ft | Below flood stage | 2.1 mi | |
| Schoharie Creek at PrattsvilleRiver gauge, Schoharie Creek | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | 2.5 mi | |
| Schoharie Creek at GilboaRiver gauge, Schoharie Creek | 9.60 ft | Below flood stage | 2.9 mi | |
| Batavia Kill at Red Falls near PrattsvilleRiver gauge, Batavia Kill | 76.9 cfs | Normal | 4.3 mi | |
| East Branch Delaware River at RoxburyRiver gauge, East Branch Delaware River | 13.2 cfs | Normal | 7 mi | |
| West Kill near West KillRiver gauge, West Kill | 36.0 cfs | Normal | 9 mi | |
| East Kill near Jewett CenterRiver gauge, East Kill | 47.1 cfs | Normal | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge higher than last year?
Yes, it is 35.54 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,093.31 ft.
How high and low has Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge been?
The highest reading on record is 1,137.73 ft (August 28, 2011).
How often is Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT.
What is the water level of Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,128.85 ft. Down 1.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge rising or falling?
Down 1.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge?
The highest level on record is 1,137.73 ft on August 28, 2011.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01350100(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.35572, -74.44428(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 1,128.85 ft | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Schoharie Reservoir near Grand Gorge (usgs:01350100). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/schoharie-reservoir-near-grand-gorge
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