Indian River near Indian Lake water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.85ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 175 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Indian River near Indian Lake, where the gauge shows 1.85 ft.

It is 3.65 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.84 ft – 1.85 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: 7.81 ftApril 29, 2011

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 5.50 ft.

What happens at each level

3.50 ft: During localized heavy rainfall downstream of the reservoir, Jerry Savarie Road can flood and become impassible at this level.
1.85 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	7.81 ft	April 29, 2011
2	7.80 ft	March 18, 1913
3	7.05 ft	May 13, 1943
4	6.42 ft	April 21, 1952
5	6.05 ft	June 4, 1947
6	5.60 ft	June 24, 1972
7	5.07 ft	April 27, 1993
8	4.40 ft	April 6, 2000
9	3.52 ft	April 5, 1998
10	3.51 ft	May 2, 2001

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.29 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 66° 27° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 57° 37° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 59° 34° – Wind 3 mph

22 Thu 57° 36° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 54° 31° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 56° 33° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 61° 36° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hudson River at North CreekRiver gauge, Hudson River	4.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.35 ft	15 mi
Hudson River near NewcombRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.44 ft	16 mi
Vanderwhacker Brook Tributary 2 near Boreas RiverRiver gauge, Vanderwhacker Brook Tributary 2	0.4 cfs	High	−0.2 cfs	19 mi
Buck Creek, South Tributary, near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek, South Tributary	0.3 cfs	Normal	±0	22 mi
Buck Creek, North Tributary, near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek, North Tributary	0.5 cfs	Very high	−0.1 cfs	22 mi
Buck Creek near InletRiver gauge, Buck Creek	1.9 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	23 mi
Sacandaga River near HopeRiver gauge, Sacandaga River	2.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	28 mi
Schroon River at RiverbankRiver gauge, Schroon River	2.15 ft	Low	+0.05 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Indian River near Indian Lake?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 3.65 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 Indian River near Indian Lake today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Indian River near Indian Lake rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Indian River near Indian Lake normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Indian River near Indian Lake?

The highest level on record is 7.81 ft on April 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:01315000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.75650, -74.26706 (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	1.85 ft	2026-10-20 08:00	Provisional
Flow	175 cfs	2026-10-20 08:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Indian River near Indian Lake (usgs:01315000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/indian-river-near-indian-lake

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer