River stage
Esopus Creek
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Esopus Creek reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Esopus Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Esopus Creek is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ashokan Reservoir East | 580.68 ft | below flood stage |
| Cold Brook | 4.58 ft | normal, rising |
| Mount Marion | 13.17 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Esopus Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cold Brook, NY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Delaware River (DE, NJ, NY) 20 gauges
- Susquehanna River 19 gauges
- Schroon River 1 gauge
- Fall Creek (NY) 1 gauge
- Black River (NY) 2 gauges
- Salmon River (NY) 1 gauge
- Irondequoit Creek 2 gauges
- Genesee River 9 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Esopus Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Esopus Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Esopus Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cold Brook is at 4.58 ft; Mount Marion is at 13.17 ft.
Where is the Esopus Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Esopus Creek in New York.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.