River stage
Mount Marion, Esopus Creek
- River level
- 13.17 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.58 ft
- Recent high
- 18.13 ft
- Recent low
- 12.51 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRNN6
- 30-day change
- +0.27 ft
- Average
- 13.04 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.46 ft
In brief
The Esopus Creek at Mount Marion, NY read 13.17 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.83 ft below action stage. That is 0.27 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MRNN6
Water 59 °F (15 °C) · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.46 ft | 2005-04-03 |
| 2 | 25.39 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 3 | 25.10 ft | 1977-04-26 |
| 4 | 24.78 ft | 1987-04-05 |
| 5 | 24.31 ft | 1980-03-22 |
| 6 | 24.05 ft | 2007-04-17 |
| 7 | 23.87 ft | 2006-06-28 |
| 8 | 23.82 ft | 1976-01-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Flood stage. The Esopus Creek begins to spill over its banks.
- 22.00 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding affects about 25 homes on Orlando Street, Buckley Street and Sandy Lane.
- 24.00 ft
Major flood stage. Flooding affects homes in the Town of Hurley and the Town of Saugerties.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Esopus Creek flooding at Mount Marion?
No. The Esopus Creek at Mount Marion is at 13.17 ft, 4.83 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Mount Marion?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Esopus Creek has been at Mount Marion?
The highest crest on record is 26.46 ft, on 2005-04-03.
Is the Esopus Creek high or low right now at Mount Marion?
At 13.17 ft it is higher than 81% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Mount Marion, Esopus Creek?
The water temperature at Mount Marion, Esopus Creek is 59 °F (15.1 °C), measured 6:30 pm by USGS. It has fallen 1.6 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRNN6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01364500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.