Rivers in New York
Hudson River near Waterford
Below flood stage
29.94ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 27, 11:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 34.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 30.20 ftTue, Sep 29, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 36.38 ft1984
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 35.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 34.00 ft |
| Action | 33.00 ft |
- 37.00 ftThe river is at major flood stage.
- 36.00 ftWidespread and significant flooding of riverfront properties.
- 35.00 ftThe river is at moderate flood stage.
- 34.00 ftThe river is at minor flood stage with widespread flooding in the area and the docks at Lock One Marina are under water.
- 33.00 ftThe river is at action stage with nearby walkways and docks starting to overflow.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
20 crests on NOAA’s list since 1983.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 30, 1984 | 36.38 ft |
| 2 | May 4, 1983 | 35.59 ft |
| 3 | May 13, 1996 | 34.76 ft |
| 4 | August 29, 2011 | 34.60 ft |
| 5 | May 22, 1990 | 34.38 ft |
| 6 | April 23, 1993 | 34.36 ft |
| 7 | August 29, 2011 | 34.36 ft |
| 8 | December 2, 1996 | 34.15 ft |
| 9 | April 17, 1994 | 33.93 ft |
| 10 | November 11, 1990 | 33.70 ft |
| 11 | May 7, 1989 | 33.70 ft |
| 12 | May 4, 1992 | 33.37 ft |
| 13 | March 30, 1993 | 32.90 ft |
| 14 | January 9, 1998 | 32.50 ft |
| 15 | December 6, 1994 | 32.23 ft |
| 16 | March 18, 1990 | 31.64 ft |
| 17 | April 29, 2011 | 30.87 ft |
| 18 | January 25, 1999 | 27.45 ft |
| 19 | April 7, 1989 | 26.60 ft |
| 20 | January 17, 1995 | 23.78 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 29, 2011: 34.36 ft
- August 29, 2011: 34.60 ft
- April 29, 2011: 30.87 ft
- January 25, 1999: 27.45 ft
- January 9, 1998: 32.50 ft
- December 2, 1996: 34.15 ft
- May 13, 1996: 34.76 ft
- January 17, 1995: 23.78 ft
- December 6, 1994: 32.23 ft
- April 17, 1994: 33.93 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.