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Hudson River Flow Today

As of October 31, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Hudson River is flowing at 7,620 cfs at Green Island Ny, NY — 49% of normal for the date and up 9% in 24 hours. 6 of 7 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 126 to 7,620 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
7 6 reporting · upstream → down
Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny: 40% of normalHudson River At North Creek Ny: 39% of normalHudson River At Hadley Ny: 35% of normalHudson River At Fort Edward Ny: 45% of normalHudson River Above Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny: 60% of normalHudson River At Green Island Ny: 49% of normal
Typical gauge
42% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
7,620cfs Green Island Ny
Updated
Oct 31, 2:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 31, 2026

Hudson 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 Green Island Ny, the Hudson River is running 7,620 cfs — 49% of normal, up 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 6 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 42% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Hudson 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. Newcomb Ny1,565 ft 126 cfs40%
  2. North Creek Ny1,011 ft 467 cfs39%
  3. Hadley Ny577 ft 738 cfs35%
  4. Fort Edward Ny130 ft 2,420 cfs45%
  5. Waterford Ny28 ft 3,380 cfs60%
  6. Green Island Ny15 ft 7,620 cfs49%

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.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Hudson River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (42%).

Typical gauge 42%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal5Below normal1Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal0

Hudson River flow report

7 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny NY
Oct 31, 2:30 AM · USGS 01312000
126 cfs 40% -3% 1.78 ft · 1,565 ft
Hudson River At North Creek Ny NY
Oct 31, 2:15 AM · USGS 01315500
467 cfs 39% +3% 2.88 ft 7.1 ft below 1,011 ft
Hudson River At Hadley Ny NY
Oct 31, 2:15 AM · USGS 01318500
738 cfs 35% -4% 2.12 ft 11.9 ft below 577 ft
Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny NY
Oct 31, 2:45 AM · USGS 01327750
2,420 cfs 45% +7% 20.97 ft 5.0 ft below 130 ft
Hudson River Above Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny NY
Oct 31, 2:15 AM · USGS 01335754
3,380 cfs 60% -7% 30.10 ft 3.9 ft below 28 ft
Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny NY
Last reported May 7 · USGS 01335755
8,410 cfs · · 30.05 ft · 27 ft
Hudson River At Green Island Ny NY
Oct 31, 2:15 AM · USGS 01358000
7,620 cfs 49% +9% 16.02 ft 5.5 ft below 15 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.

Upstream storage

Dams & reservoirs on the Hudson River

Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.

History

Hudson River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

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.

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About the Hudson River

How is the Hudson River flowing right now?

As of October 31, 2026, the Hudson River is flowing at 7,620 cfs at Green Island Ny, NY, about 49% of normal for the date. Across its 7 USGS gauges, current flows range from 126 to 7,620 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Hudson River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Hudson River is at 42% of normal for the date. 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.

What is flood stage on the Hudson River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for North Creek Ny (10.0 ft), Hadley Ny (14.0 ft), Fort Edward Ny (26.0 ft), Waterford Ny (34.0 ft), Green Island Ny (21.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

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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