Hudson River at Waterford

Track river levels in and around Colonie, NY

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Latest Observation

11:30am EDT -- March 14, 2026

Current Stage: 23.55 ft
Current Flow: 21,800.00 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

Previous 10 Observations
Time/Date Stage Flow Category
11:15am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.56 ft 21,900.00 cfs Normal
11:00am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.57 ft 21,900.00 cfs Normal
10:45am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.57 ft 21,900.00 cfs Normal
10:30am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.58 ft 21,900.00 cfs Normal
10:15am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.60 ft 22,000.00 cfs Normal
10:00am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.61 ft 22,100.00 cfs Normal
9:45am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.61 ft 22,100.00 cfs Normal
9:30am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.61 ft 22,100.00 cfs Normal
9:15am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.63 ft 22,200.00 cfs Normal
9:00am EDT -- March 14, 2026 23.65 ft 22,300.00 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.

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Hydrograph

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Source National Water Prediction Service / US Geological Survey