Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie water level

Name: Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Canajoharie Creek, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.38ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT (17 min ago)

Flow: 5.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie is at 1.38 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.62 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.37 ft and 1.50 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 10.54 ftAugust 29, 2011

Floating and fishing near Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 6.62 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: The creek is out of its banks and floods nearby properties.
1.38 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.54 ft	August 29, 2011
2	10.50 ft	June 28, 2006
3	10.23 ft	September 8, 2011
4	9.85 ft	April 8, 2022
5	9.73 ft	March 15, 2007
6	9.54 ft	June 7, 2025
7	9.40 ft	December 18, 2023
8	9.06 ft	June 14, 2013
9	8.96 ft	June 28, 2013
10	8.88 ft	November 9, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Otsquago Creek at Fort PlainRiver gauge, Otsquago Creek	7.9 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	4.0 mi
East Canada Creek at East CreekRiver gauge, East Canada Creek	22.5 cfs	Very low	−372.5 cfs	12 mi
Mohawk River above State Highway 30A at FondaRiver gauge, Mohawk River	2,060 cfs	Normal	−20.0 cfs	13 mi
Mohawk River near Little FallsRiver gauge, Mohawk River	5.12 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	13 mi
Schoharie Creek at BurtonsvilleRiver gauge, Schoharie Creek	1.08 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Fulmer Creek near MohawkRiver gauge, Fulmer Creek	3.3 cfs	Low	+0.3 cfs	21 mi
Mohawk River at AmsterdamRiver gauge, Mohawk River	3,040 cfs	Normal	+410 cfs	21 mi
Schoharie Creek at MiddleburghRiver gauge, Schoharie Creek	87.2 cfs	Normal	−4.3 cfs	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.62 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 Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie?

The highest level on record is 10.54 ft on August 29, 2011.

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:01349150 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.87628, -74.60286 (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	1.38 ft	2026-10-21 04:45	Provisional
Flow	5.3 cfs	2026-10-21 04:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie (usgs:01349150). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/canajoharie-creek-near-canajoharie

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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