Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton water level

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

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

2.69ft Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,840 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton, where the gauge shows 2.69 ft.

It is 4.81 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.38 ft – 2.93 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 10.36 ftApril 6, 1960
Forecast peak: 2.70 ftTuesday, October 20 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 7.50 ft.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft: Low lying areas of River Road and Backus Camp Road between Rensselaer Falls and Heuvelton will flood. Lowland flooding of fields and cropland along the river will also occur. Downstream in Ogdensburg, low lying portions of Simms Camp Road and the Maple City recreational path will be inundated. Shoreline flooding is also possible on Black Lake.
6.50 ft: Lowland flooding of fields and cropland along the river from Rensselaer Falls to Ogdensburg may occur.
2.69 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	10.36 ft	April 6, 1960
2	9.33 ft	April 9, 1947
3	9.19 ft	March 17, 1977
4	9.11 ft	February 23, 1954
5	9.10 ft	January 11, 1930
6	8.80 ft	February 17, 1984
7	8.78 ft	April 14, 1993
8	8.70 ft	April 10, 2014
9	8.57 ft	March 25, 1938
10	8.52 ft	April 8, 1956

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 56° 37° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 53° 33° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 59° 38° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 51° 34° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 56° 35° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 63° 38° – Wind 13 mph

26 Mon 64° 42° – Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:10 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Oswegatchie River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oswegatchie River near OswegatchieRiver gauge, Oswegatchie River	845 cfs	High	−33.0 cfs	30 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Buells Creek at BrockvilleRiver gauge, Buells Creek	0.83 m	Normal	−0.02 m	25 km
South Nation River at SpencervilleRiver gauge, South Nation River	11.10 m	High	−0.03 m	30 km
Lyn Creek near LynRiver gauge, Lyn Creek	7.92 m	Normal	−0.03 m	35 km
Grass River at Chase MillsRiver gauge, Grass River	741 cfs	Normal	−178.0 cfs	23 mi
Raquette River at South ColtonRiver gauge, Raquette River	4.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.39 ft	25 mi
Raquette River at RaymondvilleRiver gauge, Raquette River	1,090 cfs	Normal	+50.0 cfs	26 mi
South Branch South Nation River near Winchester SpringsRiver gauge, South Branch South Nation River	7.49 m	Very high	−0.08 m	44 km
North Branch South Nation River near HeckstonRiver gauge, North Branch South Nation River	1.04 m	Very high	−0.08 m	45 km

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton?

The official flood stage is 7.50 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 Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.69 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton rising or falling?

Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton?

The highest level on record is 10.36 ft on April 6, 1960.

Is Oswegatchie River near Heuvelton expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04263000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.60003, -75.37892 (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	2.69 ft	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional
Flow	1,840 cfs	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional

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