Mohawk River at Cohoes
Critical Stages
17' - Action
20' - Flood
21' - Moderate
22' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:00 AM EST 12/18/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 9.7 ft
Flow: 3.11 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/18 | 9.6 | 2.95 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 9.7 | 3.11 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 9.4 | 2.63 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 9.4 | 2.63 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 9.8 | 3.29 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 10.9 | 5.75 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 14.2 | 21.3 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 13.8 | 18.7 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM 12/18 | 9.7 | 3.11 |
| 3:45 AM 12/18 | 9.71 | 3.13 |
| 3:30 AM 12/18 | 9.74 | 3.18 |
| 3:15 AM 12/18 | 9.76 | 3.22 |
| 3:00 AM 12/18 | 9.76 | 3.22 |
| 2:45 AM 12/18 | 9.78 | 3.25 |
| 2:30 AM 12/18 | 9.78 | 3.25 |
| 2:15 AM 12/18 | 9.79 | 3.27 |
| 2:00 AM 12/18 | 9.8 | 3.29 |
| 1:45 AM 12/18 | 9.81 | 3.31 |
| 1:30 AM 12/18 | 9.89 | 3.45 |
| 1:15 AM 12/18 | 9.89 | 3.45 |
| 1:00 AM 12/18 | 9.89 | 3.45 |
| 12:45 AM 12/18 | 9.91 | 3.49 |
| 12:30 AM 12/18 | 10 | 3.66 |
| 12:15 AM 12/18 | 9.98 | 3.62 |
| 12:00 AM 12/18 | 9.95 | 3.56 |
| 11:45 PM 12/17 | 9.99 | 3.64 |
| 11:30 PM 12/17 | 10 | 3.66 |
| 11:15 PM 12/17 | 9.98 | 3.62 |
| 11:00 PM 12/17 | 9.89 | 3.45 |
| 10:45 PM 12/17 | 9.88 | 3.43 |
| 10:30 PM 12/17 | 9.87 | 3.41 |
| 10:15 PM 12/17 | 9.85 | 3.38 |
| 10:00 PM 12/17 | 9.82 | 3.32 |
| 9:45 PM 12/17 | 9.81 | 3.31 |
| 9:30 PM 12/17 | 9.82 | 3.32 |
| 9:15 PM 12/17 | 9.82 | 3.32 |
| 9:00 PM 12/17 | 9.82 | 3.32 |
| 8:45 PM 12/17 | 9.83 | 3.34 |
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.