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SwedenTuscarora Creek above South Addison water level
River gauge, Tuscarora Creek, New York, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 88.2 cfs
History
What this means
Tuscarora Creek above South Addison is at 3.52 ft, in the normal range.
It is 7.48 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.39 ft and 3.53 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
- 16.28 ftAugust 19, 2021
Floating and fishing near Tuscarora Creek above South Addison
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 7.48 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.28 ft | August 19, 2021 |
| 2 | 15.54 ft | September 9, 2004 |
| 3 | 15.49 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 4 | 14.62 ft | August 22, 2003 |
| 5 | 14.16 ft | August 9, 2024 |
| 6 | 12.96 ft | October 23, 1990 |
| 7 | 12.85 ft | November 8, 1996 |
| 8 | 12.40 ft | April 30, 2021 |
| 9 | 12.08 ft | October 30, 2021 |
| 10 | 11.37 ft | January 8, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Tuscarora Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscarora Creek near Port RoyalRiver gauge, Tuscarora Creek | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 108 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowanesque River at ElklandRiver gauge, Cowanesque River | 42.8 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| Tioga River at LindleyRiver gauge, Tioga River | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Tioga River near ErwinsRiver gauge, Tioga River | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Cowanesque River near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Cowanesque River | 7.26 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Cowanesque Lake at LawrencevilleLake, Cowanesque Lake | 1,080.38 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Canisteo River at West CameronRiver gauge, Canisteo River | 3.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Tioga River at Tioga JunctionRiver gauge, Tioga River | 6.89 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Cohocton River near CampbellRiver gauge, Cohocton River | 2.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Tuscarora Creek above South Addison?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 7.48 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 Tuscarora Creek above South Addison today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tuscarora Creek above South Addison rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tuscarora Creek above South Addison normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tuscarora Creek above South Addison?
The highest level on record is 16.28 ft on August 19, 2021.
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:01525981(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.07267, -77.29886(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 | 3.52 ft | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 88.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tuscarora Creek above South Addison (usgs:01525981). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/tuscarora-creek-above-south-addison
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer