Sacandaga River river
Total streamflow across the Sacandaga River was last observed at 4,654 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 9,231 acre-ft of water today; about 163% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,854 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-11-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 37,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny reporting a streamflow rate of 4,080 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Sacandaga River, with a gauge stage of 5.44 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Sacandaga River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 940 ft, the Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Sacandaga River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Sacandaga River
All 2 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny
NY
USGS 01321000
|
574 | 2.49 | -38.0 | 100% | 32 | 37,700 | 940 |
|
Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny
NY
USGS 01325000
|
4,080 | 5.44 | 853.3 | 973% | 9 | 13,200 | 607 |
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
Sacandaga River
The Sacandaga River is a 64-mile-long river located in Upstate New York. It is fed by numerous tributaries, including the West Branch and the East Branch. The river has a rich history, serving as an important transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. It was also the site of significant flooding in the early 20th century, which led to the construction of several reservoirs and dams to control the water flow. The largest of these reservoirs is the Great Sacandaga Lake, which was created in 1930. The river is now used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting. It also supports agriculture in the surrounding area, with farmers using its water for irrigation. Despite its historical significance and ecological importance, the Sacandaga River faces ongoing threats from pollution and habitat loss.
Track the Sacandaga 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 Sacandaga River
Where does the data for the Sacandaga 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.