Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
Discharge Volume | 5,002 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
2,522.0 cfs
-849.0 cfs (-25.19%) |
Percent of Normal | 24.72% |
Maximum |
106,107.0 cfs
2011-09-09 |
Seasonal Avg | 10,202 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Mohawk River
was last observed at
2,522
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,002
acre-ft of water today; about 25%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
10,202 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-09-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
106,107 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,450 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Mohawk River, with a gauge stage of
8.43 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Mohawk River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 459 ft, the
Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny.
The Mohawk River is a 149-mile-long river in upstate New York that flows eastward from the Adirondack Mountains to the Hudson River. It was an important transportation route for Native American tribes, European colonists, and early American settlers. The river has a significant hydrological impact on the surrounding area, as it is used for irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power. The river is home to several reservoirs, including the Hinckley Reservoir and the Great Sacandaga Lake, which serve as a source of drinking water and recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Additionally, the river has several dams, including the Crescent Dam and the Cohoes Falls Dam, which generate hydroelectric power. The Mohawk River is an important source of agricultural water for the surrounding region, and supports crops such as corn, soybeans, and vegetables.
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny
USGS 01336000 |
151 cfs | 2.05 ft | 0 | |||||
Mohawk River Near Springfield
USGS 14165000 |
1330 cfs | 5.69 ft | -17.9 | |||||
Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny
USGS 01347000 |
900 cfs | 5.19 ft | -2.46 | |||||
Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny
USGS 01357500 |
1450 cfs | 8.43 ft | 50.45 |
The Mohawk River is a 149-mile-long (240 km) river in the U.S. state of New York. It is the largest tributary of the Hudson River. The Mohawk flows into the Hudson in Cohoes, New York, a few miles north of the city of Albany. The river is named for the Mohawk Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy. It is a major waterway in north-central New York. The largest tributary, the Schoharie Creek, accounts for over one quarter (26.83%) of the Mohawk River's watershed. Another main tributary is the West Canada Creek which makes up for 16.33% of the Mohawks watershed.