Esopus Creek at Coldbrook — Water Level & Flow

USGS gauge 01362500 reports gage height, discharge and water temperature from Esopus Creek at Coldbrook in NY. Big Buoy shows the latest reading with a 7-day hydrograph, alongside National Weather Service flood categories where they are published.

Latest reading

As of October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, USGS gauge 01362500 on Esopus Creek at Coldbrook recorded gage height 5.25 ft, discharge 795 cfs, and water temperature 58°F.

National Weather Service flood category: No Flooding.

The Catskills river levels — Esopus Creek at Coldbrook is one of the gauges covered there.

Stage vs. flow — how to read a river gauge

Discharge (flow, in cubic feet per second) is comparable between gauges and is usually the better number for judging whether a river is up or down. Gage height is the water surface in feet above each gauge's own local datum, so it is local: the same 4 ft describes different rivers at two different gauges, and it is not the depth of the water. A gauge that reports nothing is shown as not reported — never as zero.

Frequently asked questions

What is the water level on Esopus Creek at Coldbrook?
Gage height at Esopus Creek at Coldbrook was 5.25 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01362500 (ESOPUS CREEK AT COLDBROOK NY). Gage height is the water surface above this gauge’s own local datum, not the depth of the river.
What is the flow on Esopus Creek at Coldbrook?
Discharge at Esopus Creek at Coldbrook was 795 cubic feet per second. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01362500 (ESOPUS CREEK AT COLDBROOK NY). Discharge is comparable between gauges in a way gage height is not.
What is the water temperature in Esopus Creek at Coldbrook?
Water temperature at Esopus Creek at Coldbrook was 58°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01362500 (ESOPUS CREEK AT COLDBROOK NY).
Is Esopus Creek at Coldbrook flooding?
The National Weather Service flood category for Esopus Creek at Coldbrook was “No Flooding”. Measured October 19, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at USGS gauge 01362500 (ESOPUS CREEK AT COLDBROOK NY). Flood categories are published by NOAA/NWS, not by Big Buoy.
Where is USGS gauge 01362500?
ESOPUS CREEK AT COLDBROOK NY (USGS 01362500) reports from 42.014°N, 74.270°W in NY.
How often does USGS gauge 01362500 update?
This station records about every 15 minutes and transmits hourly, so a reading can be up to an hour old when you see it. Readings past three times the reporting interval are shown as last reported rather than as current conditions.

Data: USGS National Water Information System. Flood categories: NOAA/National Weather Service.