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Mohawk River Flow Today

As of November 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Mohawk River is flowing at 2,510 cfs at Cohoes Ny, NY — 67% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. 4 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 64 to 2,510 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
4 4 reporting · upstream → down
Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny: 37% of normalMohawk River Near Springfield: 61% of normalMohawk River Near Little Falls Ny: 42% of normalMohawk River At Cohoes Ny: 67% of normal
Typical gauge
51% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
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2,510cfs Cohoes Ny
Updated
Nov 12, 3:00 AM
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River briefing · Nov 12, 2026

Mohawk River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At Cohoes Ny, the Mohawk River is running 2,510 cfs — 67% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 4 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 51% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Little Falls Ny (-20%) and Springfield (-16%).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Mohawk River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. Rome Ny459 ft 101 cfs37%
  2. Springfield449 ft 64 cfs61%
  3. Little Falls Ny342 ft 915 cfs42%
  4. Cohoes Ny59 ft 2,510 cfs67%

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Mohawk River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (51%).

Typical gauge 51%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal2Below normal2Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal0

Mohawk River flow report

4 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny NY
Nov 12, 2:30 AM · USGS 01336000
101 cfs 37% 0% 1.79 ft · 459 ft
Mohawk River Near Springfield OR
Nov 11, 10:45 PM · USGS 14165000
64 cfs 61% -16% 1.14 ft 13.9 ft below 449 ft
Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny NY
Nov 12, 2:30 AM · USGS 01347000
915 cfs 42% -20% 5.25 ft 9.8 ft below 342 ft
Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny NY
Nov 12, 3:00 AM · USGS 01357500
2,510 cfs 67% -6% 9.35 ft 10.7 ft below 59 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

History

Mohawk River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Mohawk River

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.

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About the Mohawk River

How is the Mohawk River flowing right now?

As of November 12, 2026, the Mohawk River is flowing at 2,510 cfs at Cohoes Ny, NY, about 67% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 64 to 2,510 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Mohawk River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Mohawk River is at 51% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

What is flood stage on the Mohawk River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Springfield (15.0 ft), Little Falls Ny (15.0 ft), Cohoes Ny (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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