Sacandaga River near Hope water level

Name: Sacandaga River near Hope 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

2.22ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 393 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Sacandaga River near Hope reads 2.22 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.78 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.11 ft and 2.61 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.26 ftNovember 1, 2019
Forecast peak: 2.20 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 4.78 ft away.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Water levels approach the flood of Halloween 2019. Several sections of Route 30 north of Hope are flooded and impassible. Approximately a foot and a half of water was over Route 30 just south of the Hope town garage.
10.00 ft: Major flood stage.
9.00 ft: Moderate flood stage. There are two to three feet of water on nearby roads and properties.
8.00 ft: Water floods NY Route 30 near the Hope town garage.
7.00 ft: Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto lowlands and approaches Route 30.
6.00 ft: Action stage. The river is near bankfull.
2.22 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	12.26 ft	November 1, 2019
2	12.00 ft	February 20, 1981
3	11.00 ft	March 27, 1913
4	10.55 ft	December 31, 1948
5	10.14 ft	January 26, 1964
6	9.96 ft	June 28, 2006
7	9.68 ft	December 18, 2023
8	9.45 ft	April 1, 1976
9	9.40 ft	March 18, 1936
10	9.30 ft	July 11, 1921

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.89 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 69° 33° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 62° 40° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 60° 35° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 62° 38° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 56° 34° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 57° 34° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 61° 37° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Sacandaga River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sacandaga River at Stewarts Bridge near HadleyRiver gauge, Sacandaga River	1.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Great Sacandaga Lake at ConklingvilleLake, Great Sacandaga Lake	755.97 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	17 mi
Hudson River at HadleyRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	21 mi
Indian River near Indian LakeRiver gauge, Indian River	1.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Hudson River at North CreekRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.35 ft	28 mi
Glowegee Creek at West MiltonRiver gauge, Glowegee Creek	15.5 cfs	Normal	−2.7 cfs	28 mi
Mohawk River above State Highway 30A at FondaRiver gauge, Mohawk River	1,520 cfs	Normal	−200.0 cfs	28 mi
Mohawk River at AmsterdamRiver gauge, Mohawk River	2,210 cfs	Low	−800.0 cfs	29 mi
Schroon River at RiverbankRiver gauge, Schroon River	2.15 ft	Low	+0.05 ft	32 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sacandaga River near Hope?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.78 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 near Hope today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.22 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Sacandaga River near Hope rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sacandaga River near Hope normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sacandaga River near Hope?

The highest level on record is 12.26 ft on November 1, 2019.

Is Sacandaga River near Hope expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.90 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01321000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.35347, -74.26847 (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	2.22 ft	2026-10-20 09:30	Provisional
Flow	393 cfs	2026-10-20 09:30	Provisional

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