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SwedenCold Spring Brook at Cold Spring Harbor water level
River gauge, Cold Spring Brook, New York, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.3 cfs
History
What this means
Cold Spring Brook at Cold Spring Harbor is running below normal at 0.19 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Cold Spring Brook at Cold Spring Harbor
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Neck Creek at Mill NeckRiver gauge, Mill Neck Creek | 6.7 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 5.6 mi |
| Massapequa Creek at MassapequaRiver gauge, Massapequa Creek | 2.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Carlls River at BabylonRiver gauge, Carlls River | 16.0 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Bellmore Creek Tributary at BellmoreRiver gauge, Bellmore Creek Tributary | 0.4 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 13 mi |
| Bellmore Creek near BellmoreRiver gauge, Bellmore Creek | 3.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Sampawams Creek at BabylonRiver gauge, Sampawams Creek | 7.5 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 13 mi |
| East Meadow Brook at FreeportRiver gauge, East Meadow Brook | 2.3 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 14 mi |
| Rippowam River at StamfordRiver gauge, Rippowam River | 23.0 cfs | Normal | −8.1 cfs | 15 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 Cold Spring Brook at Cold Spring Harbor today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT, the water level was 0.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cold Spring Brook at Cold Spring Harbor rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cold Spring Brook at Cold Spring Harbor normal?
Low 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:01303500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.85717, -73.46356(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 0.19 ft | 2026-10-18 03:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.3 cfs | 2026-10-18 03:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cold Spring Brook at Cold Spring Harbor (usgs:01303500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/cold-spring-brook-at-cold-spring-harbor
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