Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley water level

Name: Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sacandaga River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.24ft Up 1.19 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT (58 min ago)

Flow: 1,360 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley, where the gauge shows 3.24 ft.

It is 6.76 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

It is on the way up, by 1.19 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. There is still 6.76 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 1.54 ft – 4.04 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.36 ftMarch 28, 1913
Forecast peak: 3.90 ftTuesday, October 20 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 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Major flood stage.
11.00 ft: Moderate flood stage.
10.00 ft: Minor flood stage.
9.00 ft: River is about a foot below bankfull.
8.00 ft: Action stage.
3.24 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	12.36 ft	March 28, 1913
2	10.40 ft	May 2, 2011
3	10.00 ft	April 25, 2019
4	9.78 ft	May 3, 2007
5	9.77 ft	February 7, 2006
6	9.71 ft	April 28, 2008
7	9.68 ft	May 4, 1983
8	9.54 ft	July 1, 1968
9	9.37 ft	April 28, 1993
10	9.32 ft	May 23, 1990

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 62° 37° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 58° 37° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 60° 38° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 54° 33° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 58° 32° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 62° 37° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 67° 45° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Sacandaga River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sacandaga River near HopeRiver gauge, Sacandaga River	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	+0.11 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hudson River at HadleyRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.36 ft	1.3 mi
Great Sacandaga Lake at ConklingvilleLake, Great Sacandaga Lake	755.93 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	3.0 mi
Hudson River at Fort EdwardRiver gauge, Hudson River	21.49 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	14 mi
Glens Falls Feeder at Dunham BasinCanal gauge, Glens Falls Feeder	32.0 cfs	Low	−5.9 cfs	16 mi
Saratoga Lake at State Highway 9P at Saratoga LakeLake, Saratoga Lake	203.02 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	19 mi
Glowegee Creek at West MiltonRiver gauge, Glowegee Creek	14.2 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	20 mi
Schroon River at RiverbankRiver gauge, Schroon River	2.18 ft	Normal	+0.05 ft	22 mi
Batten Kill below Mill at BattenvilleRiver gauge, Batten Kill	4.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.76 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 Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.24 ft. Up 1.19 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley rising or falling?

Up 1.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.26 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley?

The highest level on record is 12.36 ft on March 28, 1913.

Is Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near Hadley expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01325000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.31136, -73.86722 (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	3.24 ft	2026-10-21 02:30	Provisional
Flow	1,360 cfs	2026-10-21 02:30	Provisional

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