Mohawk River at Cohoes
Critical Stages
17' - Action
20' - Flood
21' - Moderate
22' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:00 AM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 8.93 ft
Flow: 1.99 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/6 | 9.8 | 3.29 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 9.7 | 3.11 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 9.7 | 3.11 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 9.8 | 3.29 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 9.8 | 3.29 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 9.6 | 2.95 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 9.6 | 2.95 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 9.7 | 3.11 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 8.93 | 1.99 |
| 9:45 AM 12/6 | 8.69 | 1.72 |
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 8.69 | 1.72 |
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 8.66 | 1.69 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 8.48 | 1.5 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 8.49 | 1.51 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 8.49 | 1.51 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 8.75 | 1.78 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 9.3 | 2.48 |
| 7:45 AM 12/6 | 9.49 | 2.77 |
| 7:30 AM 12/6 | 9.5 | 2.79 |
| 7:15 AM 12/6 | 9.52 | 2.82 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 9.52 | 2.82 |
| 6:45 AM 12/6 | 9.54 | 2.85 |
| 6:30 AM 12/6 | 9.58 | 2.91 |
| 6:15 AM 12/6 | 9.68 | 3.08 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 9.74 | 3.18 |
| 5:45 AM 12/6 | 9.75 | 3.2 |
| 5:30 AM 12/6 | 9.75 | 3.2 |
| 5:15 AM 12/6 | 9.77 | 3.23 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 9.77 | 3.23 |
| 4:45 AM 12/6 | 9.77 | 3.23 |
| 4:30 AM 12/6 | 9.77 | 3.23 |
| 4:15 AM 12/6 | 9.76 | 3.22 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 9.76 | 3.22 |
| 3:45 AM 12/6 | 9.75 | 3.2 |
| 3:30 AM 12/6 | 9.75 | 3.2 |
| 3:15 AM 12/6 | 9.75 | 3.2 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 9.75 | 3.2 |
| 2:45 AM 12/6 | 9.76 | 3.22 |
22' -
Major flood stage.
21' -
Moderate flood stage.
20' -
Minor flood stage.
17.5' -
The river is bankfull at Schenectady.
17' -
Action stage.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 6, 1964 | 23.15 |
| Mar 28, 1914 | 22.7 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 22.68 |
| Mar 19, 1936 | 22.57 |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 21.86 |
| Mar 14, 1977 | 21.76 |
| Oct 17, 1955 | 21.15 |
| Apr 2, 1916 | 21 |
| Apr 3, 2005 | 20.8 |
| Mar 22, 1980 | 20.79 |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 20.7 |
| Mar 16, 1986 | 20.68 |
| Sep 22, 1938 | 20.61 |
| Sep 8, 2011 | 20.57 |
| Jan 10, 1998 | 20.41 |
| Mar 28, 1913 | 20.4 |
| Feb 29, 2000 | 20.29 |
| Dec 31, 1948 | 20.18 |
| Apr 4, 1960 | 20.15 |
| Apr 5, 1987 | 20.05 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
