RIVER GAUGE · MOHAWK RIVER
Mohawk River at Little Falls
Herkimer County, New York
Water level5.22 ft
Flow893 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Water reaches parts of the NY State Thruway.
- 19 ft
Water reaches the rail tracks.
- 18.5 ft
Water floods the basement of the former Salada plant, the Montgomery Public Works garage, and the Fonda Motor Speedway.
- 18 ft
Major flood stage.
- 17 ft
Moderate flood stage.
- 16 ft
Water reaches roads in the industrial park.
- 15 ft
Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto Route 5S near Fort Herkimer and farm fields are flooded.
- 14 ft
Water begins to flood nearby farmland.
- 13 ft
Action stage. The river is near bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2019 | 19.86 ft | 35,515 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 19.72 ft | 35,180 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1977 | 19.17 ft | 33,100 cfs |
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