MUSCOOT RIVER

River flows across 2 streamgages of the Muscoot River

Last Updated: November 8, 2025


Total streamflow across the Muscoot River was last observed at 35 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 69 acre-ft of water today; about 71% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 49 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-07-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 1,273 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Muscoot River At Baldwin Place Ny reporting a streamflow rate of 34.8 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Muscoot River Below Dam At Amawalk Ny with a gauge stage of 8.47 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Muscoot River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 562 ft, the Muscoot River At Baldwin Place Ny.

Last Updated 2025-11-08
Discharge Volume 69 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 34.8 cfs
+2.4 cfs (+7.41%)
Percent of Normal 71.24%
Maximum 1,273.0 cfs
2023-07-11
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Muscoot River At Baldwin Place Ny
USGS 01374930
35 cfs 4.52 ft 7.41
Muscoot River Below Dam At Amawalk Ny
USGS 01374941
8 cfs 8.47 ft 0
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Muscoot River is a 13-mile long tributary of the Croton River located in Westchester County, New York. The river was historically used for agricultural purposes, with several mills and factories established along its banks. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational purposes, with several parks and trails located along its length. The river is fed by several smaller streams and is regulated by two reservoirs, the Muscoot and New Croton Reservoirs. These reservoirs provide drinking water for residents of Westchester County and New York City. While the Muscoot River is not known for its hydroelectric potential, the New Croton Dam, located at the southern end of the New Croton Reservoir, is a major hydroelectric facility that generates power for the region.