Hudson River at West Point
New York — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Orange County, New York on the Hudson River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WPTN6). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

9.5 ft

Moderate Flood

7.5 ft

Minor Flood

5.5 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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About This Gauge

NWS LID

WPTN6

River

Hudson River

County

Orange, NY

Coordinates

41.3906°N, 73.9608°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Hudson River at West Point?

The Hudson River at West Point 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 Hudson River at West Point?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Hudson River at West Point is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when Hudson River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hudson River at West Point 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 Hudson River at West Point gauge located?

The gauge is located in Orange County, New York at coordinates 41.3906°N, 73.9608°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey

Gauge awaiting repair - automated readings are not available at this time.

Hudson River at West PointNew York — Water Level & Flood Stage