Major Flood
591 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
590 ft
Minor Flood
589 ft
Action Stage
587.1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
587.1 ft
Reservoir at spillway level and begins to overflow into the Esopus Creek downstream. Downstream flooding is reference to the Mount Marion gage MRNN6.
586.5 ft
This basin is nearly full and only 0.25 inch runoff is needed to start spilling over into the Esopus Creek downstream.
585.79 ft
This basin has capacity for only about 0.50 inch of runoff before it will overflow into the Esopus Creek downstream.
585.1 ft
This basin has capacity for only about 0.75 inch of runoff. It is getting close to full.
584.4 ft
This basin has capacity for only about 1.0 inch of runoff.
583.1 ft
This basin has capacity for about 1.5 inches of runoff.
581.6 ft
This basin has capacity for about 2.0 inches of runoff.
580.29 ft
This basin has capacity for about 2.5 inches of runoff.
578.79 ft
This basin has capacity for about 3.0 inches of runoff.
576 ft
This basin has capacity for about 4.0 inches of runoff.
573 ft
This basin has capacity for about 5.0 inches of runoff.
570 ft
This basin has capacity for about 6.0 inches of runoff.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 1951 | 592.23 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 591.38 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1987 | 590.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
ASEN6
River
Esopus Creek
County
Ulster, NY
Coordinates
41.9503°N, 74.2083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Esopus Creek at Ashokan Reservoir East?
The Esopus Creek at Ashokan Reservoir East gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Esopus Creek at Ashokan Reservoir East?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Esopus Creek at Ashokan Reservoir East is 589 feet. Action stage begins at 587.1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 590 feet, and major flooding at 591 feet.
How do I get alerts when Esopus Creek rises?
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Where is the Esopus Creek at Ashokan Reservoir East gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ulster County, New York at coordinates 41.9503°N, 74.2083°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- The data are from automated sensors and are courtesy of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. They are provisional and subject to change.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.