EAST RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
38.78, -106.87


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the East River was last observed at 276 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 547 acre-ft of water today; about 154% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 180 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-06-15 when daily discharge volume was observed at 5,780 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the East River At Almont Co. reporting a streamflow rate of 167 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the East River At Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf with a gauge stage of 4.74 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the East River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 8,444 ft, the East River Bl Cement Creek Nr Crested Butte.

The East River is a tidal strait that flows between the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx in New York City. It is approximately 16 miles long and is one of the five boroughs' waterways. Historically, the East River was a busy and important shipping channel and played a significant role in the city's growth and development. Today, it serves as a critical source of water for the city, with numerous reservoirs and dams along its course. These include the Kensico Reservoir, which stores water from the Catskill Mountains, and the Ashokan Reservoir, which provides water to the city's residents. The river also offers a range of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and kayaking. Agricultural use along the East River is limited due to its urban location.

Last Updated 2024-12-02
Discharge Volume 547 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 276.0 cfs
+135.0 cfs (+95.74%)
Percent of Normal 153.76%
Maximum 5,780.0 cfs
2019-06-15
Seasonal Avg 180 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
East River Bl Cement Creek Nr Crested Butte
USGS 09112200
109 cfs 0.86 ft -22.7
East River At Almont Co.
USGS 09112500
167 cfs 2.89 ft 25.56
East River At Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf
USGS 04085108
7 cfs 4.74 ft -13
History of the River

The East River is a salt water tidal estuary in New York City. The waterway, which is actually not a river despite its name, connects Upper New York Bay on its south end to Long Island Sound on its north end. It separates the borough of Queens on Long Island from the Bronx on the North American mainland, and also divides Manhattan from Queens and Brooklyn, which are also on Long Island. Because of its connection to Long Island Sound, it was once also known as the Sound River. The tidal strait changes its direction of flow frequently, and is subject to strong fluctuations in its current, which are accentuated by its narrowness and variety of depths. The waterway is navigable for its entire length of 16 miles (26 km), and was historically the center of maritime activities in the city, although that is no longer the case.

       

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