SARANAC RIVER AT PLATTSBURGH NY

654.0 CFS — above normal

SARANAC RIVER AT PLATTSBURGH NY is currently flowing at 654.0 cubic feet per second, which is above normal for this time of year. Over the past week, flow has fallen, from 896 CFS to 654 CFS. The typical flow for this time of year is approximately 459 CFS.

NOAA forecasts suggest flow may reach approximately 544 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

• SALMON RIVER AT SOUTH PLATTSBURGH NY — 21.5 CFS, 3 miles away
• LITTLE AUSABLE RIVER NEAR VALCOUR NY — 24.4 CFS, 6 miles away
• LITTLE CHAZY RIVER NEAR CHAZY NY — 16.5 CFS, 15 miles away
• AUSABLE RIVER NEAR AU SABLE FORKS NY — 586.0 CFS, 18 miles away
• EAST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER AT AU SABLE FORKS NY — 395.0 CFS, 20 miles away

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