MOHAWK RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
44.88, -71.30


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Mohawk River was last observed at 11,849 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 23,502 acre-ft of water today; about 60% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 19,634 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 5,140 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Mohawk River, with a gauge stage of 10.67 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.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 23,502 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 11,849.0 cfs
+799.0 cfs (+7.23%)
Percent of Normal 60.35%
Maximum 106,107.0 cfs
2011-09-09
Seasonal Avg 19,634 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny
USGS 01336000
229 cfs 2.24 ft -82.25
Mohawk River Near Springfield
USGS 14165000
1840 cfs 7.04 ft 104.22
Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny
USGS 01347000
4640 cfs 7.86 ft 0
Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny
USGS 01357500
5140 cfs 10.67 ft 0.39
History of the River

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.

       

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