Esopus Creek at Mount Marion water level
River gauge, Esopus Creek, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 89.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Esopus Creek at Mount Marion, where the gauge shows 12.86 ft.
It is 7.14 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. The 30-day range is 12.82 ft – 12.98 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.46 ftApril 3, 2005
- Forecast peak
- 12.90 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
- Major flood stage. Flooding affects homes in the Town of Hurley and the Town of Saugerties.
- 22.00 ft
- Moderate flood stage. Flooding affects about 25 homes on Orlando Street, Buckley Street and Sandy Lane.
- 20.00 ft
- Flood stage. The Esopus Creek begins to spill over its banks.
- 12.86 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: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.46 ft | April 3, 2005 |
| 2 | 25.39 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 3 | 25.10 ft | April 26, 1977 |
| 4 | 24.78 ft | April 5, 1987 |
| 5 | 24.31 ft | March 22, 1980 |
| 6 | 24.05 ft | April 17, 2007 |
| 7 | 23.87 ft | June 28, 2006 |
| 8 | 23.82 ft | January 28, 1976 |
| 9 | 23.53 ft | September 8, 2011 |
| 10 | 23.07 ft | March 11, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Esopus Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esopus Creek below Lost Clove Road at Big IndianRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 44.5 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 25 mi |
| Esopus Creek at AllabenRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 64.7 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 22 mi |
| Esopus Creek at ColdbrookRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 5.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Esopus Creek near LomontvilleRiver gauge, Esopus Creek | 37.5 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rondout Creek at RosendaleRiver gauge, Rondout Creek | 9.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 15 mi |
| Myrtle Brook at State Highway 214 at EdgewoodRiver gauge, Myrtle Brook | 2.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Little Beaver Kill at Beechford near Mount TremperRiver gauge, Little Beaver Kill | 4.2 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Beaver Kill at Mount TremperRiver gauge, Beaver Kill | 18.0 cfs | Normal | −1.6 cfs | 16 mi |
| Stony Clove Creek at Janssen Road at LanesvilleRiver gauge, Stony Clove Creek | 11.8 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 16 mi |
| Hollow Tree Brook at LanesvilleRiver gauge, Hollow Tree Brook | 3.8 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 17 mi |
| Warner Creek near ChichesterRiver gauge, Warner Creek | 8.9 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 17 mi |
| Bush Kill below Maltby Hollow Brook at West ShokanRiver gauge, Bush Kill | 16.7 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Esopus Creek at Mount Marion?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 7.14 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 Esopus Creek at Mount Marion today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 12.86 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Esopus Creek at Mount Marion rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Esopus Creek at Mount Marion normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Esopus Creek at Mount Marion?
The highest level on record is 26.46 ft on April 3, 2005.
Is Esopus Creek at Mount Marion expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 12.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01364500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.03814, -73.97217(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 | 12.86 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 89.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Esopus Creek at Mount Marion (usgs:01364500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/esopus-creek-at-mount-marion
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