Major Flood
554 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
553 ft
Minor Flood
551.5 ft
Action Stage
549 ft
What Floods at Each Level
554 ft
Major flood stage.
553.75 ft
Compares to record flooding in August 2021. Delta Lake State Park main entrance was closed, power was lost to the park and the park was evacuated due to flooding and power outage. Lower playground and hiking trails next to the lake were flooded.
553 ft
Moderate flood stage. There is flooding downstream between the dam and Rome. At Delta Lake State Park, the beach, hiking trails and bottom half of the playground flood.
552.5 ft
Two and a half feet of water are spilling over and the river begins to overflow its banks downstream.
552 ft
Two feet of water are spilling over and there is minor flooding of lowlands below Lake Delta.
551.5 ft
Minor flood stage. During the navigation season the Erie Canal may close due to high water.
551 ft
A foot of water is spilling over the Delta Dam spillway.
550.5 ft
Six inches of water are spilling over the Delta Dam spillway.
550 ft
Water is level with the spillway. When the lake rises above this level the gates are usually closed.
549 ft
Action stage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
523.30
02/24/1980
523.00
11/27/1980
522.20
03/15/1978
520.60
04/02/1971
492.00
03/02/1959
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | 553.76 ft | — |
| May 23, 2004 | 553.25 ft | — |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 553 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
DDMN6
River
Mohawk River
County
Oneida, NY
Coordinates
43.2747°N, 75.4278°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mohawk River at Delta Dam?
The Mohawk River at Delta Dam gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Mohawk River at Delta Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mohawk River at Delta Dam is 551.5 feet. Action stage begins at 549 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 553 feet, and major flooding at 554 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mohawk River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Mohawk River at Delta Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Mohawk River at Delta Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Oneida County, New York at coordinates 43.2747°N, 75.4278°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.