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Neversink Reservoir near Neversink water level

Reservoir, Neversink Reservoir, New York, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

1,425.87ft Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
59 °F
1,400 1,425

History

1,4001,420ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 201,4001,420ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
1,4001,420ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 201,4001,420ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
1,3801,4001,4201,440ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20261,3801,4001,4201,440ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
1,3801,4001,4201,440ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 20261,3801,4001,4201,440ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
1,3801,4001,4201,440ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261,3801,4001,4201,440ftJanAprJulOct2026

202120222023202420252026

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Nothing unusual at Neversink Reservoir near Neversink right now: the lake level of 1,425.87 ft is in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 3.17 ft above the median of 1,422.70 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1,415.36 ft (+10.51 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1,425.05 ft and 1,428.22 ft.

Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1,422.70 ft3.17 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1,384.83 ft – 1,435.05 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
1,415.36 ft+10.51 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1,425.05 ft – 1,428.22 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1,412.76 ft – 1,439.90 ft

Swimming and boating at Neversink Reservoir near Neversink

At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.

If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 62° 43° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 60° 38° – Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 60° 38° – Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 58° 33° – Wind 10 mph
24 Sat 57° 36° – Wind 5 mph
25 Sun 59° 38° – Wind 5 mph
26 Mon 66° 44° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 69%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Neversink River at NeversinkRiver gauge, Neversink River 3.32 ft Below flood stage ±0 0.6 mi
Neversink River near ClaryvilleRiver gauge, Neversink River 162 cfs Normal −9.0 cfs 5.0 mi
Chestnut Creek at GrahamsvilleRiver gauge, Chestnut Creek 27.0 cfs Normal −1.6 cfs 5.3 mi
Neversink Reservoir Diversion Channel at GrahamsvilleRiver gauge, Neversink Reservoir Diversion Channel 25.3 cfs Normal −0.7 cfs 5.4 mi
Chestnut Creek at Mouth at GrahamsvilleRiver gauge, Chestnut Creek 53.1 cfs Normal −2.3 cfs 5.7 mi
Cannonsville Reservoir Diversion Channel near GrahamsvilleRiver gauge, Cannonsville Reservoir Diversion Channel 405 cfs High +108 cfs 7 mi
Pepacton Reservoir Diversion Outlet near GrahamsvilleRiver gauge, Pepacton Reservoir Diversion Outlet 2.94 ft Low −0.22 ft 7 mi
West Branch Neversink River at ClaryvilleRiver gauge, West Branch Neversink River 61.3 cfs Normal −3.0 cfs 7 mi

Questions and answers

How does Neversink Reservoir near Neversink compare with last year?

It is 10.51 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1,415.36 ft.

What is a normal level for Neversink Reservoir near Neversink in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1,422.70 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1,384.83 ft and 1,435.05 ft, based on 7 years of records.

Is Neversink Reservoir near Neversink really 1,425.87 ft deep?

No. 1,425.87 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.

What is the water level of Neversink Reservoir near Neversink today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the surface elevation was 1,425.87 ft. Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neversink Reservoir near Neversink rising or falling?

Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.66 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Neversink Reservoir near Neversink normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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:01435900 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.82789, -74.63892 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Surface elevation 1,425.87 ft 2026-10-20 15:45 Provisional
Water temperature 59 °F 2026-10-20 15:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Neversink Reservoir near Neversink (usgs:01435900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/neversink-reservoir-near-neversink

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer