Hudson River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Hudson River is flowing at 5,980 cfs at Green Island Ny, NY — 70% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 6 of 7 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 43 to 5,980 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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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 5,980 cfs — 70% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 6 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 52% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Waterford Ny (+11%); dropping at North Creek Ny (-15%).
Highest against normal: Waterford Ny at 89%. Lowest: Newcomb Ny at 23%.
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
- Newcomb Ny1,565 ft 43 cfs23%
- North Creek Ny1,011 ft 257 cfs34%
- Hadley Ny577 ft 386 cfs34%
- Fort Edward Ny130 ft 1,980 cfs75%
- Waterford Ny28 ft 2,680 cfs89%
- Green Island Ny15 ft 5,980 cfs70%
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 (52%).
Hudson River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny NY
Oct 10, 2:30 AM · USGS 01312000 |
43 cfs | 23% | 0% | 1.11 ft | · | 1,565 ft |
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Hudson River At North Creek Ny NY
Oct 10, 2:15 AM · USGS 01315500 |
257 cfs | 34% | -15% | 2.44 ft | 7.6 ft below | 1,011 ft |
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Hudson River At Hadley Ny NY
Oct 10, 2:15 AM · USGS 01318500 |
386 cfs | 34% | -8% | 1.40 ft | 12.6 ft below | 577 ft |
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Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny NY
Oct 10, 2:45 AM · USGS 01327750 |
1,980 cfs | 75% | -3% | 20.82 ft | 5.2 ft below | 130 ft |
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Hudson River Above Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny NY
Oct 10, 2:15 AM · USGS 01335754 |
2,680 cfs | 89% | +11% | 29.87 ft | 4.1 ft below | 28 ft |
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Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny NY
Last reported May 7 · USGS 01335755 |
8,410 cfs | · | · | 29.81 ft | · | 27 ft |
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Hudson River At Green Island Ny NY
Oct 10, 2:15 AM · USGS 01358000 |
5,980 cfs | 70% | -2% | 16.27 ft | 5.2 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Hudson River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Hudson River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Hudson River
About the Hudson River
How is the Hudson River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Hudson River is flowing at 5,980 cfs at Green Island Ny, NY, about 70% of normal for the date. Across its 7 USGS gauges, current flows range from 43 to 5,980 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 52% 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.