Mohawk River Flow
As of 2026-08-02, the Mohawk River is flowing at a combined 6,331 cfs across 4 USGS streamgauges — 151% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 4,198 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Mohawk River was last observed at 6,331 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 12,557 acre-ft of water today; about 151% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,198 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 4,610 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Mohawk River, with a gauge stage of 10.45 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Mohawk River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Mohawk River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny
NY
USGS 01336000
|
206 | 2.23 | 0.0 | 102% | 96 | 5,530 | 459 |
|
Mohawk River Near Springfield
OR
USGS 14165000
|
26 | 0.80 | · | 62% | 13 | 6,850 | 449 |
|
Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny
NY
USGS 01347000
|
802 | 5.05 | -15.4 | 67% | 521 | 35,000 | 342 |
|
Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny
NY
USGS 01357500
|
4,610 | 10.45 | -19.4 | 323% | 169 | 90,200 | 59 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Track the Mohawk River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Mohawk River
How is the Mohawk River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-02, the Mohawk River is flowing at a combined 6,331 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 151% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Mohawk River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Mohawk River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.