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Buck Creek near Inlet water level

River gauge, Buck Creek, New York, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.43ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
1.9 cfs
Water temperature
43 °F
0 1 3 4

History

2.42.52.62.7ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.42.52.62.7ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Buck Creek near Inlet, where the gauge shows 2.43 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.42 ft – 2.71 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 43 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:09 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Buck Creek, North Tributary, near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek, North Tributary 0.5 cfs Very high −0.1 cfs 0.4 mi
Buck Creek, South Tributary, near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek, South Tributary 0.3 cfs Normal ±0 0.6 mi
Stillwater Reservoir near Beaver RiverReservoir, Stillwater Reservoir 1,667.67 ft Normal −0.01 ft 20 mi
Moose River at McKeeverRiver gauge, Moose River 3.73 ft Normal −0.26 ft 21 mi
Indian River near Indian LakeRiver gauge, Indian River 1.85 ft Below flood stage ±0 23 mi
West Canada Creek near WilmurtRiver gauge, West Canada Creek 459 cfs Normal −164.0 cfs 29 mi
Independence River at DonnattsburgRiver gauge, Independence River 165 cfs Normal −55.0 cfs 31 mi
Hudson River near NewcombRiver gauge, Hudson River 3.32 ft Below flood stage −0.46 ft 33 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 Buck Creek near Inlet today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Buck Creek near Inlet rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Buck Creek near Inlet 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:04253296 (Agency page)
Coordinates
43.74403, -74.72167 (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 2.43 ft 2026-10-20 06:45 Provisional
Flow 1.9 cfs 2026-10-20 06:45 Provisional
Water temperature 43 °F 2026-10-20 06:45 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Buck Creek near Inlet (usgs:04253296). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/buck-creek-near-inlet

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