PECONIC RIVER AT RIVERHEAD NY

13.4 CFS — much below normal

PECONIC RIVER AT RIVERHEAD NY is currently flowing at 13.4 cubic feet per second, which is much below normal for this time of year. Over the past week, flow has risen, from 13 CFS to 13 CFS. The typical flow for this time of year is approximately 23 CFS.

New York State is home to thousands of miles of rivers and streams, fed by the Adirondack and Catskill mountains, the Great Lakes basin, and countless smaller watersheds across the state. These waterways support fishing, paddling, and recreation for millions of visitors each year, with flow conditions that shift throughout the seasons based on snowmelt, rainfall, and reservoir management.

Nearby Gauges

• CARMANS RIVER AT YAPHANK NY — 16.0 CFS, 13 miles away
• SWAN RIVER AT EAST PATCHOGUE NY — 13.2 CFS, 19 miles away
• CONNETQUOT BK NR CENTRAL ISLIP NY — 17.2 CFS, 27 miles away
• CONNETQUOT RIVER DISTRIBUTARY NEAR OAKDALE NY — 15.5 CFS, 27 miles away
• SAMPAWAMS CREEK AT BABYLON NY — 5.18 CFS, 36 miles away

Data provided by USGS and NOAA. Not for navigation or safety decisions.