West Branch Neversink River at Winnisook L near Frost Valley water level

Name: West Branch Neversink River at Winnisook L near Frost Valley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, West Branch Neversink River, New York, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

1.41ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:35 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 3.5 cfs
Water temperature: 43 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at West Branch Neversink River at Winnisook L near Frost Valley, where the gauge shows 1.41 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.41 ft – 1.53 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 43 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 54° 38° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 52° 35° – Wind 16 mph

23 Fri 49° 28° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 54° 31° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 57° 36° – Wind 4 mph

26 Mon 61° 40° – Wind 5 mph

27 Tue 58° 34° 0.01 in Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the West Branch Neversink River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Neversink River at ClaryvilleRiver gauge, West Branch Neversink River	61.3 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Branch Neversink R Northeast of DenningRiver gauge	16.2 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	3.5 mi
Biscuit Brook above Pigeon Brook at Frost ValleyRiver gauge, Biscuit Brook	5.9 cfs	Normal	−0.6 cfs	4.5 mi
Esopus Creek below Lost Clove Road at Big IndianRiver gauge, Esopus Creek	43.7 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	6 mi
Woodland Creek above Mouth at PhoeniciaRiver gauge, Woodland Creek	21.5 cfs	Normal	−1.5 cfs	6 mi
Bush Kill below Maltby Hollow Brook at West ShokanRiver gauge, Bush Kill	15.8 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	7 mi
Birch Creek at Big IndianRiver gauge, Birch Creek	7.6 cfs	Low	±0	7 mi
Esopus Creek at ColdbrookRiver gauge, Esopus Creek	5.46 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	7 mi
Beaver Kill at Mount TremperRiver gauge, Beaver Kill	13.7 cfs	Normal	−1.8 cfs	7 mi

Questions and answers

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 West Branch Neversink River at Winnisook L near Frost Valley today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:35 AM EDT, the water level was 1.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is West Branch Neversink River at Winnisook L near Frost Valley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Branch Neversink River at Winnisook L near Frost Valley normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 5 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.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01434021 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.01111, -74.41444 (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	1.41 ft	2026-10-21 05:35	Provisional
Flow	3.5 cfs	2026-10-21 05:35	Provisional
Water temperature	43 °F	2026-10-21 05:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: West Branch Neversink River at Winnisook L near Frost Valley (usgs:01434021). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/west-branch-neversink-river-at-winnisook-l-near-frost-valley

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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