Hudson River at Fort Edward water level

Name: Hudson River at Fort Edward water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Hudson River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

21.19ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 3,170 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 21.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Hudson River at Fort Edward, where the gauge shows 21.19 ft.

It is 4.81 ft below the flood stage of 26.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 21.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 20.99 ft – 21.70 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 34.00 ftMarch 14, 1913
Forecast peak: 21.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 26.00 ft.

What happens at each level

34.00 ft: There is general devastation in area. At this level in a previous flood the Glens Falls highway bridge was destroyed.
31.00 ft: Numerous roads and property inundated with water in the village of Fort Edward on the east bank of the river and on Rogers Island.
29.00 ft: Major flood stage. Prior to 2002 this level would shut down the International Paper Mill in Corinth.
28.00 ft: Water reaches Route 9N in Corinth, floods cellars in Corinth and reaches first floors along Old Bend Road in Moreau.
27.00 ft: Moderate flood stage. Water floods River Road in Northumberland and reaches camps in Lake Luzerne. It may also result in flooding in Stillwater. Water is over the concrete wall at the Fort Edward Yacht Basin and several homes nearby have water approaching them.
26.00 ft: Minor flood stage.
24.00 ft: The river is at action stage.
22.00 ft: The river level is near normal.
21.19 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	34.00 ft	March 14, 1913
2	31.34 ft	April 29, 2011
3	29.20 ft	January 1, 1949
4	29.00 ft	March 18, 1936
5	28.34 ft	May 3, 1983
6	28.29 ft	January 10, 1998
7	28.09 ft	April 29, 1979
8	27.96 ft	November 2, 2019
9	27.96 ft	April 16, 2014
10	27.56 ft	December 19, 2023

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Hudson River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hudson River near NewcombRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.54 ft	55 mi
Hudson River at North CreekRiver gauge, Hudson River	4.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	36 mi
Hudson River at HadleyRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	13 mi
Hudson River above Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	30.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	31 mi
Hudson River at Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	30.38 ft	No reference yet	−0.04 ft	31 mi
Hudson River at Green IslandRiver gauge, Hudson River	15.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.54 ft	36 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Glens Falls Feeder at Dunham BasinCanal gauge, Glens Falls Feeder	37.3 cfs	Low	−0.6 cfs	3.4 mi
Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near HadleyRiver gauge, Sacandaga River	1.91 ft	Below flood stage	±0	14 mi
Batten Kill below Mill at BattenvilleRiver gauge, Batten Kill	4.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	14 mi
Saratoga Lake at State Highway 9P at Saratoga LakeLake, Saratoga Lake	203.09 ft	Low	+0.04 ft	16 mi
Great Sacandaga Lake at ConklingvilleLake, Great Sacandaga Lake	755.97 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	17 mi
Mettawee River near Middle GranvilleRiver gauge, Mettawee River	3.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	21 mi
Glowegee Creek at West MiltonRiver gauge, Glowegee Creek	18.2 cfs	Normal	−6.3 cfs	23 mi
Schroon River at RiverbankRiver gauge, Schroon River	2.10 ft	Low	+0.06 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hudson River at Fort Edward?

The official flood stage is 26.00 ft. The level is currently 4.81 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 Hudson River at Fort Edward today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT, the water level was 21.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Hudson River at Fort Edward rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hudson River at Fort Edward normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hudson River at Fort Edward?

The highest level on record is 34.00 ft on March 14, 1913.

Is Hudson River at Fort Edward expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 21.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01327750 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.26939, -73.59583 (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	21.19 ft	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional
Flow	3,170 cfs	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional

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