Hudson River near Poughkeepsie Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: PKMN6). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

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

Major Flood

8 ft

Moderate Flood

6 ft

Minor Flood

4.2 ft

Action Stage

3.5 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Apr 30, 2026	4.34 ft	—

About This Gauge

NWS LID

PKMN6

River

Hudson River

County

Dutchess, NY

Coordinates

41.7205°N, 73.9387°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Hudson River near Poughkeepsie?

The Hudson River near Poughkeepsie 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 near Poughkeepsie?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Hudson River near Poughkeepsie is 4.2 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.

How do I get alerts when Hudson River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hudson River near Poughkeepsie to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie gauge located?

The gauge is located in Dutchess County, New York at coordinates 41.7205°N, 73.9387°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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Flood stage and categories have recently changed at this location - for more information, read the <a style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.weather.gov/media/aly/Hydrology/PNS_PoughkeepsieMoveDatum.pdf">Public Information Statement</a>.

Hudson River near Poughkeepsie Water Level & Flood Stage.