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Croton River Flow Today

As of September 29, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Croton River is flowing at 1,790 cfs near Croton-on-hudson Ny, NY and up 72% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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- of normal for the date
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1,790cfs Croton-on-hudson Ny
Updated
Sep 29, 2:45 AM
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River briefing · Sep 29, 2026

Croton River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At Croton-on-hudson Ny, the Croton River is running 1,790 cfs, up 72% since yesterday.

In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Croton-on-hudson Ny (+72%).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Croton River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. Croton-on-hudson Ny44 ft 1,790 cfs

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Croton River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Croton River @ New Croton Dam Near Croton-on-hudson Ny NY
Sep 29, 2:45 AM · USGS 01375000
1,790 cfs · +72% 4.28 ft 44 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

History

Croton River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).

About this river

Croton River

The Croton River is a 75-mile-long waterway that flows through southeastern New York State. Historically, it served as an important source of water for New York City, prompting the construction of several reservoirs and dams along its length. The largest of these, the Croton Dam, was completed in 1842 and remains an important part of the city's water supply system. The river is fed by several tributaries and has a diverse hydrology, ranging from rapids and waterfalls to calm stretches. Today, the Croton River is also used for recreational activities like fishing and kayaking, as well as providing water for local agriculture. Despite some pollution concerns, efforts have been made to protect and restore the river's ecosystem, including the removal of obsolete dams and restoration of fish habitat.

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About the Croton River

How is the Croton River flowing right now?

As of September 29, 2026, the Croton River is flowing at 1,790 cfs near Croton-on-hudson Ny, NY. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Croton River running high or low?

Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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