Sandy Creek Near Adams NY
USGS Site No: 04250750 • Sandy Creek • Jefferson County, NY
Sandy Creek Near Adams NY on the Sandy Creek is currently at 119 cfs (Normal — 45th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 1.90 ft. This station is at or above flood stage.
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Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 32 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 56 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 133 | Today: 119 cfs |
| 75th | High threshold | 358 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 1,180 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 143 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 182 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 273 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 374 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 266 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 118 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 132 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 157 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 180 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 179 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 215 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 250 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 303 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 365 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 572 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 860 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 1,140 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 791 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1,210 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1,120 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1,050 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 663 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 399 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 370 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 446 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 408 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 481 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 525 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 658 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 964 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 04250750
- State
- NY
- County
- Jefferson County
- Coordinates
- 43.8137, -76.0744
- Drainage Area
- 137 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 523.3
- HUC Code
- 04140102
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 9.0 ft
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
3,140 cfsMar 12, 2026
- Min discharge
-
6 cfsSep 22, 2025
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
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Salmon River at Pineville NYNormal19.6 mi · 637 cfs
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North Branch Salmon River at Redfield NYLow22.8 mi · 99 cfs
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Deer River at Deer River NYUnknown25.4 mi
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