RIVER GAUGE · MOHAWK RIVER
Mohawk River at Cohoes
Albany County, New York
Water level8.23 ft
Flow1,270 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Major flood stage.
- 21 ft
Moderate flood stage.
- 20 ft
Minor flood stage.
- 17.5 ft
The river is bankfull at Schenectady.
- 17 ft
Action stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1964 | 23.15 ft | 143,000 cfs |
| Mar 27, 1914 | 22.7 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 22.68 ft | 132,000 cfs |
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