Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mohawk River at Little Falls?
The Mohawk River at Little Falls gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01347000) 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 Little Falls?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mohawk River at Little Falls is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mohawk River rises?
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Where is the Mohawk River at Little Falls gauge located?
The gauge is located in Herkimer County, New York at coordinates 43.0147°N, 74.7794°W. USGS site number: 01347000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.