Hudson River at Waterford

Track river levels in and around Colonie, NY

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Latest Observation

10:30pm EDT -- March 14, 2026

Current Stage: 23.22 ft
Current Flow: 20,200.00 cfs

Historic Observations

Most significant stages and flows

Record Stage: 36.38 ft
Record Flow: 62,400.00 cfs

Flood Stage Categories

Benchmarks that define rising river impacts

Action: 33.0 ft
Minor: 34.0 ft

Moderate: 35.0 ft
Major: 37.0 ft

Expected Stage and Flow Trends
Time/Date Stage Flow Category
2:00am EDT -- March 15, 2026 22.90 ft 18,600.00 cfs Normal
8:00am EDT -- March 15, 2026 22.70 ft 17,600.00 cfs Normal
2:00pm EDT -- March 15, 2026 22.50 ft 16,600.00 cfs Normal
8:00pm EDT -- March 15, 2026 22.30 ft 15,400.00 cfs Normal
2:00am EDT -- March 16, 2026 22.20 ft 14,800.00 cfs Normal
8:00am EDT -- March 16, 2026 22.00 ft 13,700.00 cfs Normal
2:00pm EDT -- March 16, 2026 21.90 ft 13,200.00 cfs Normal
Previous 10 Observations
Time/Date Stage Flow Category
11:15pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.19 ft 20,100.00 cfs Normal
11:00pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.20 ft 20,100.00 cfs Normal
10:45pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.21 ft 20,200.00 cfs Normal
10:30pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.22 ft 20,200.00 cfs Normal
10:15pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.23 ft 20,300.00 cfs Normal
10:00pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.23 ft 20,300.00 cfs Normal
9:45pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.25 ft 20,400.00 cfs Normal
9:30pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.26 ft 20,400.00 cfs Normal
9:15pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.27 ft 20,500.00 cfs Normal
9:00pm EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.29 ft 20,600.00 cfs Normal

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.

Flood Stage Impacts

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.

Hydrograph

Hydrograph

Gauge Location

Source National Water Prediction Service / US Geological Survey