Hudson River at Fort Edward
Critical Stages
24' - Action
26' - Flood
27' - Moderate
29' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:45 PM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 20.85 ft
Flow: 2.06 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/16 | 21.1 | 2.85 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 21 | 2.51 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 21 | 2.51 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 12:30 PM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 12:15 PM 12/16 | 20.84 | 2.03 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 20.84 | 2.03 |
| 11:45 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 20.84 | 2.03 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 20.86 | 2.09 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 20.87 | 2.12 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 20.87 | 2.12 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 20.84 | 2.03 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 20.84 | 2.03 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 20.83 | 2 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 20.83 | 2 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 20.86 | 2.09 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 20.86 | 2.09 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 20.86 | 2.09 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 20.86 | 2.09 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 20.84 | 2.03 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 20.84 | 2.03 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 20.85 | 2.06 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 20.83 | 2 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 20.86 | 2.09 |
34' -
There is general devastation in area. At this level in a previous flood the Glens Falls highway bridge was destroyed.
31' -
Numerous roads and property inundated with water in the village of Fort Edward on the east bank of the river and on Rogers Island.
29' -
Major flood stage. Prior to 2002 this level would shut down the International Paper Mill in Corinth.
28' -
Water reaches Route 9N in Corinth, floods cellars in Corinth and reaches first floors along Old Bend Road in Moreau.
27' -
Moderate flood stage. Water floods River Road in Northumberland and reaches camps in Lake Luzerne. It may also result in flooding in Stillwater. Water is over the concrete wall at the Fort Edward Yacht Basin and several homes nearby have water approaching them.
26' -
Minor flood stage.
24' -
The river is at action stage.
22' -
The river level is near normal.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1913 | 34 |
| Apr 29, 2011 | 31.34 |
| Jan 1, 1949 | 29.2 |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 29 |
| May 3, 1983 | 28.34 |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 28.29 |
| Apr 29, 1979 | 28.09 |
| Apr 16, 2014 | 27.96 |
| Nov 2, 2019 | 27.96 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 27.56 |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 27.53 |
| Apr 26, 1977 | 27.5 |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 27.49 |
| Apr 1, 1987 | 27.22 |
| Mar 14, 1977 | 27 |
| Apr 2, 1998 | 27 |
| Apr 21, 2019 | 26.95 |
| Apr 17, 1994 | 26.88 |
| Apr 24, 2001 | 26.87 |
| May 22, 1990 | 26.76 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
