Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford water level

Name: Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Hudson River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

30.06ft Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 3,410 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 30.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford reads 30.06 ft, a normal level.

It is 3.94 ft below the flood stage of 34.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.33 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 30.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 29.93 ft and 31.01 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 36.38 ftMay 30, 1984
Forecast peak: 30.50 ftWednesday, October 21 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 34.00 ft, still 3.94 ft away.

What happens at each level

37.00 ft: The river is at major flood stage.
36.00 ft: Widespread and significant flooding of riverfront properties.
35.00 ft: The river is at moderate flood stage.
34.00 ft: The river is at minor flood stage with widespread flooding in the area and the docks at Lock One Marina are under water.
33.00 ft: The river is at action stage with nearby walkways and docks starting to overflow.
30.06 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	36.38 ft	May 30, 1984
2	35.59 ft	May 4, 1983
3	34.76 ft	May 13, 1996
4	34.60 ft	August 29, 2011
5	34.38 ft	May 22, 1990
6	34.36 ft	April 23, 1993
7	34.36 ft	August 29, 2011
8	34.15 ft	December 2, 1996
9	33.93 ft	April 17, 1994
10	33.70 ft	November 11, 1990

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 65° 36° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 61° 37° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 61° 37° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 55° 38° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 59° 34° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 61° 38° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 69° 46° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Hudson River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hudson River near NewcombRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.38 ft	82 mi
Hudson River at North CreekRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	62 mi
Hudson River at HadleyRiver gauge, Hudson River	3.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.37 ft	35 mi
Hudson River at Fort EdwardRiver gauge, Hudson River	21.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	31 mi
Hudson River at Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	29.95 ft	No reference yet	−0.39 ft	0.4 mi
Hudson River at Green IslandRiver gauge, Hudson River	15.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.65 ft	5.5 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mohawk River at CohoesRiver gauge, Mohawk River	8.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	3.7 mi
Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry DamRiver gauge, Mohawk River	12.08 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	9 mi
Mohawk River at RexfordRiver gauge, Mohawk River	12.10 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	11 mi
Patroon Creek at AlbanyRiver gauge, Patroon Creek	13.1 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	12 mi
Mohawk River at Freeman's Bridge at SchenectadyRiver gauge, Mohawk River	1,950 cfs	Low	+240 cfs	13 mi
Normans Kill at AlbanyRiver gauge, Normans Kill	55.6 cfs	Normal	−4.2 cfs	15 mi
Normans Kill at KarlsfeldRiver gauge, Normans Kill	8.44 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	16 mi
Saratoga Lake at State Highway 9P at Saratoga LakeLake, Saratoga Lake	203.02 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford?

The official flood stage is 34.00 ft. The level is currently 3.94 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 Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 30.06 ft. Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford rising or falling?

Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford?

The highest level on record is 36.38 ft on May 30, 1984.

Is Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 30.50 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01335754 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.82956, -73.66625 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	30.06 ft	2026-10-20 20:30	Provisional
Flow	3,410 cfs	2026-10-20 20:15	Provisional

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