Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW)
New York — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Richmond County, New York on the Great Kills Harbor. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01376562, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
Flood Stages
Major Flood
9.5 ft
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14.6 ft
Five to eight feet of inundation occurs on the East Shore of Staten Island extending to Hylan Boulevard. Three to six feet of inundation occurs on the South Shore along the southeast tip of the island. Two to six feet of inundation occurs along Arthur Kill.Flooding up to the Oradell Dam in Hackensack and Dundee Dam in Passaic. Inundation of all of Hoboken east of NJ Transit line with three to sevel feet at Waterfront.Inundation of all of Jersey City east of 1-78 with three to five feet at Waterfront.
9.3 ft
Inundation of one to two feet occurs at the Hoboken Terminal and the Hoboken Waterfront.
8.5 ft
Inundation occurs on Bellville Turnpike (Route 7) near the Hackensack River, in Kearney, New Jersey.
8.4 ft
Flooding begins in Hoboken near the riverfront boardwalk. Minor inundation of a several tracks at the Hoboken Terminals. Inundation occurs on Arthur Kill Road and Ridgewood Avenue in Staten Island as well as on Travis Avenue and Victory Boulevard.
7.2 ft
Inundation occurs near Travis Avenue and Victory Boulevard in the Fresh Kills area of Staten Island.Inundation of Fishouse Road in Kearney, New Jersey, near the PSEG plant.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KILN6
River
Great Kills Harbor
County
Richmond, NY
Coordinates
40.5389°N, 74.1297°W
Get Flood Alerts for Great Kills Harbor
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW)?
The Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01376562) 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 Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW) is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Great Kills Harbor rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Great Kills Harbor at Great Kills (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richmond County, New York at coordinates 40.5389°N, 74.1297°W. USGS site number: 01376562. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge awaiting repair - automated readings are not available at this time.