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SwedenLittle Ausable River near Valcour water level
River gauge, Little Ausable River, New York, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 23.4 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Little Ausable River near Valcour reads 1.28 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.28 ft and 1.45 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.78 ftJune 27, 1998
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.78 ft | June 27, 1998 |
| 2 | 7.06 ft | November 9, 1996 |
| 3 | 4.86 ft | May 9, 2000 |
| 4 | 4.62 ft | April 13, 2001 |
| 5 | 4.40 ft | June 12, 2013 |
| 6 | 4.37 ft | April 23, 1993 |
| 7 | 4.14 ft | August 29, 2011 |
| 8 | 4.05 ft | October 8, 2023 |
| 9 | 3.90 ft | June 17, 2005 |
| 10 | 3.89 ft | January 19, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon River at South PlattsburghRiver gauge, Salmon River | 26.2 cfs | Normal | −5.2 cfs | 3.2 mi |
| Saranac River at PlattsburghRiver gauge, Saranac River | 4.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 6.2 mi |
| Ausable River near Au Sable ForksRiver gauge, Ausable River | 413 cfs | Normal | −261.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| East Branch Ausable River at Au Sable ForksRiver gauge, East Branch Ausable River | 1.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 14 mi |
| Lake Champlain at BurlingtonLake, Lake Champlain | 93.56 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| Boquet River at WillsboroRiver gauge, Boquet River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 17 mi |
| Winooski River near Essex JunctionRiver gauge, Winooski River | 2.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.55 ft | 19 mi |
| Laplatte River at Shelburne FallsRiver gauge, Laplatte River | 8.3 cfs | Normal | +1.4 cfs | 21 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 Little Ausable River near Valcour today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.28 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Ausable River near Valcour rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Ausable River near Valcour normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Ausable River near Valcour?
The highest level on record is 13.78 ft on June 27, 1998.
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:04273800(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.59428, -73.49633(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 | 1.28 ft | 2026-10-19 23:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 23:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little Ausable River near Valcour (usgs:04273800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/little-ausable-river-near-valcour
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer