Hudson River Flow
As of 2026-09-19, the Hudson River is flowing at a combined 13,268 cfs across 7 USGS streamgauges — 88% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 15,140 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Hudson River was last observed at 13,268 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 26,317 acre-ft of water today; about 88% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 15,140 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-12-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at 330,110 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny reporting a streamflow rate of 8,410 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny with a gauge stage of 30.32 ft. This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Hudson River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,565 ft, the Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Hudson River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Hudson River
All 7 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny
NY
USGS 01312000
|
72 | 1.39 | -7.6 | 65% | 20 | 8,050 | 1,565 |
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Hudson River At North Creek Ny
NY
USGS 01315500
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325 | 2.60 | 19.1 | 75% | 131 | 24,700 | 1,011 |
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Hudson River At Hadley Ny
NY
USGS 01318500
|
521 | 1.72 | -14.9 | 71% | 244 | 35,500 | 577 |
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Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny
NY
USGS 01327750
|
2,140 | 20.88 | 0.9 | 96% | 275 | 34,100 | 130 |
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Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny
NY
USGS 01335754
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4,080 | 30.32 | 7.7 | 133% | 1,720 | 63,300 | 28 |
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Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny
NY
USGS 01335755
|
8,410 | 30.24 | 30.2 | 55% | 1,500 | 63,300 | 27 |
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Hudson River At Green Island Ny
NY
USGS 01358000
|
6,130 | 15.88 | -27.3 | 80% | 125 | 112,000 | 15 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Hudson River
The Hudson River is a 315-mile-long river that flows from the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York to the Atlantic Ocean. The river played a significant role in the growth of New York City and the United States. The Hudson River Valley was a major center of trade, agriculture, and industry in the 19th and 20th centuries. The river also has a complex hydrology system that includes several reservoirs and dams, such as the Ashokan Reservoir and the New Croton Dam, which provide drinking water and hydroelectric power to the New York City area. The Hudson River also supports several recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and swimming, and is home to a variety of fish species, including striped bass, sturgeon, and shad. Additionally, many farmers in the Hudson River Valley use the river to irrigate their crops.
Recreation along the Hudson River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Fishing
Track the Hudson River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Hudson River
How is the Hudson River flowing right now?
As of 2026-09-19, the Hudson River is flowing at a combined 13,268 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 88% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Hudson River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Hudson River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.