Local River Levels
Track river levels in and around Colonie, NY
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Map above shows locations of gauges that are listed below.
Hudson River at Albany
2:30am EST -- January 17, 2026
Current Stage:
2.90 ft
No flooding is occurring at this time.
Hudson River at Troy
2:15am EST -- January 17, 2026
Current Stage:
17.44 ft
No flooding is occurring at this time.
Hudson River at Waterford
2:30am EST -- January 17, 2026
Current Stage:
20.84 ft
No flooding is occurring at this time.
Mohawk River at Cohoes
2:00am EST -- January 17, 2026
Current Stage:
12.64 ft
No flooding is occurring at this time.
Mohawk River at Schenectady
2:10am EST -- January 17, 2026
Current Stage:
211.13 ft
No flooding is occurring at this time.
Schoharie Creek at Burtonsville
1:45am EST -- January 17, 2026
Current Stage:
1.85 ft
No flooding is occurring at this time.
Normal: The water surface is below the top of its banks.
Action: The water surface is generally near or slightly above the top of its banks, but no man-made structures are flooded.
Minor: Minimal or no property damage, but possibly some public threat (e.g., inundation of roads).
Moderate: Some inundation of structures and roads near stream. Some evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.
Major: Extensive inundation of structures and roads. Significant evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.
A flood potential outlook is issued by the National Weather Service every two weeks during the winter and spring. It refers to the potential for flooding across eastern New York State, southern Vermont, Berkshire County Massachusetts and Litchfield County Connecticut. The major river basins in this area are the Hudson, Mohawk and Housatonic.
During the winter months, freeze-up ice jams may occur on area rivers. Freeze-up jams happen when extremely cold air temperatures occur over open water. This results in the rapid production of large amounts of river ice that can jam downstream. In places where the average temperature is zero or below for three or more consecutive days are susceptible to freeze-up jams.
The 5-Day Significant Flood Outlook for the Northeast is a National Weather Service product that shows the likelihood of significant flooding in the next five days. Significant flooding is defined as flooding that affects roadways and structures, and may require evacuations or moving property to higher ground.
Flash Flooding: Rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a rapid rise in a stream or creek within six hours of the causative event.
River Flooding: Occurs when river levels rise and overflow their banks into normally dry areas.
Tropical Storms and Coastal Flooding: Heavy precipitation from ocean-based storms can cause flooding along coasts and inland.
Ice/Debris Jams: Water backs up when a river or stream is blocked by ice or debris.
Snowmelt: Rapid warming melts snow quickly, saturating ground and raising river levels.
Dam Breaks/Levee Failure: Can occur suddenly due to overtopping, seepage, or structural failure.
Flood Warning: Issued for flooding that poses a serious threat to life or property.
Flood Advisory: Issued for less urgent flooding that may still cause inconvenience or minor impacts.
Coastal/Lakeshore Hazardous Message: Provides detailed information on significant coastal/lakeshore events.
Special Weather Statement: Highlights hazards requiring awareness but not rising to watch/warning level.
Flood Watch: Indicates conditions favorable for flooding; timing may be hours to days in advance.
Source National Water Prediction Service / US Geological Survey