Gauge Description:

Waterlevel is key for this run. It is very flashy, but runs a lot. If the Esopus is 7.5 feet and rising, you should have water. The Sugarloaf gauge in the Schoharie drainage is also a good indicator of water levels in the area and will reflect ice whereas the Esopus might not. Look for a minimum of 35 cfs and rising, with flows in the 60-90 cfs range ideal.

If the Catskills are getting an inch of rain, I'll head over and check out the Kaaterskill. If it's too high, the Plattekill, 10 minutes down the road, will be running.

There used to be a gauge on the first bridge that crosses the creek as you're coming into Palenville on 32A, but it was painted over in the Fall of 2005. However, if the drops above the bridge and the waterfall immediately below it are fluid, you're good to go. If they look a little low, you may still have enough water for the upper run. If the level looks high, go to the Plattekill.

Esopus Creek At Coldbrook [ NY ]

Current Conditions Stage Flow Updated 5.98 1210 12/2 5:00 Station Graphs

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Level Legend:

Running

Below Minimum Recommended Flow

Above Maximum Recommended Flow

Unknown

Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State	River Name/Section	Class	Level	Rel. Level	Updated
NY	Esopus Creek— Allaben portal to Mt. Pleasant	II-III	5.98 ft	med	12/2 5:00
NY	Esopus Creek— Big Indian to Boiceville	II-III	5.98 ft	med	12/2 5:00
NY	Esopus Creek— Glenerie Falls to Saugerties	II-IV(V)	1,210 cfs		12/2 5:00
NY	Kaaterskill Creek— Along Rte. 23A to Palenville	V	5.98 ft	low	12/2 5:00
NY	Squirmer Creek— Niles Rd. to Oak Hill	III-IV	5.98 ft	low	12/2 5:00

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:	223
USGS Station:	01362500
HUC:	02020006
Latitude:	42.0142
Longitude:	-74.2711
Class:	-1