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Croton River

River · Cortlandt, New York

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 93 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01375000, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 93 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1,060 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.35 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 93 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CROTON R AT NEW CROTON DAM NR CROTON-ON-HUDSON NY (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Croton River

H: 77° L: 65°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
73°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
56%
Humidity
78%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Overcast
65°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
70°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Croton River?
Croton River is a river in Cortlandt, New York.
Can you swim at Croton River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Croton River rated?
Croton River in Cortlandt, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

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Cortlandt, NY

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