RIVER GAUGE · HUDSON RIVER
Hudson River at Albany
Albany County, New York
Water level1.03 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Water reaches Broadway at Maiden Lane.
- 14 ft
Water floods one lane of the approach to the Dunn Memorial Bridge, some basements along Broadway, and blocks access to the gage house.
- 13 ft
Water floods the railroad tracks under Interstate 787.
- 12 ft
Ramps of Interstate 787, underpass of Broadway near Madison Ave and Colonie Street, and the parking lot of the Village One apartments in Menands are flooded.
- 11 ft
Minor flood stage.
- 9 ft
Action stage.
- 8 ft
Water reaches the Corning Preserve.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1857 | 21.71 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1913 | 21.45 ft | 240,000 cfs |
| Feb 13, 1900 | 20.42 ft | — |
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