Major Flood
224 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
222 ft
Minor Flood
220 ft
Action Stage
216 ft
What Floods at Each Level
226.41 ft
Water reaches the same level as was reached with Tropical Storm Irene in 2011.
226 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 230 feet. Water floods the former Alco plant area on Erie Boulevard Extension, Edison Avenue and Van Guysling Avenue, Broadway between Edison Avenue and Clinton Street, and River Street. National Grid substation at River Street requires protection. In Scotia Schonowee, Washington, and Livingston Avenues are flooded and water is in homes throughout the area. Collins Park is flooded.
222 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 226 feet. Water floods three fourths of Ingersoll Avenue, half of North Street, Ferry Street, East Front Street, and River Street. National Grid substation protection is necessary. In Scotia Schonowee Avenue is flooded and water is in yards and basements.
221 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 224 feet. Water is in the Stockade neighborhood between Ingersoll Avenue and Ferry Street. The area west of Erie Boulevard and south of State Street floods. In Scotia water approaches Schonowee Avenue.
220 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 223 feet. Water is just in Riverside Park in the Stockade area. In Scotia about half of the Jumpin Jacks parking lot is flooded and water is in Freedom Park.
219 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 222 feet. Water covers the riverside walkways at the Casino at Mohawk Harbor.
218 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 221 feet. Water is near Ingersoll Ave and Riverside Park. In Scotia water enters the Jumpin Jacks parking lot.
217 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 220 feet. Water floods the access ramp to Schenectady Community College under the Western Gateway Bridge.
216 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 219 feet. Water is near the access ramp to Schenectady Community College under the Western Gateway Bridge.
215 ft
The North Ferry Street gage reads about 217 feet. Pumping is needed to keep water out of the community college parking lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1914 | 232.9 ft | — |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 229.2 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1913 | 228.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCHN6
River
Mohawk River
County
Schenectady, NY
Coordinates
42.8306°N, 73.9308°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mohawk River at Schenectady (Freeman's Bridge)?
The Mohawk River at Schenectady (Freeman's Bridge) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01354500) 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 Schenectady (Freeman's Bridge)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mohawk River at Schenectady (Freeman's Bridge) is 220 feet. Action stage begins at 216 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 222 feet, and major flooding at 224 feet.
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Where is the Mohawk River at Schenectady (Freeman's Bridge) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Schenectady County, New York at coordinates 42.8306°N, 73.9308°W. USGS site number: 01354500. 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.