RAQUETTE RIVER AT SOUTH COLTON NY

2100.0 CFS — much above normal

RAQUETTE RIVER AT SOUTH COLTON NY is currently flowing at 2100.0 cubic feet per second, which is much above normal for this time of year. Over the past week, flow has risen, from 260 CFS to 2100 CFS. The typical flow for this time of year is approximately 1140 CFS.

NOAA forecasts suggest flow may reach approximately 272 CFS in the coming days.

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

• WEST BRANCH ST. REGIS RIVER NEAR PARISHVILLE NY — 285.0 CFS, 9 miles away
• OSWEGATCHIE RIVER NEAR OSWEGATCHIE NY — 215.0 CFS, 22 miles away
• RAQUETTE RIVER AT RAYMONDVILLE NY — 1160.0 CFS, 23 miles away
• RAQUETTE RIVER AT PIERCEFIELD NY — 475.0 CFS, 25 miles away
• ST. REGIS RIVER AT BRASHER CENTER NY — 1020.0 CFS, 25 miles away

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