Mohawk River at Freeman'S Bridge at Schenectady NY
Is Mohawk River at Freeman'S Bridge at Schenectady NY flooding right now?
Mohawk River at Freeman'S Bridge at Schenectady NY measured 12.17 ft on 2026-09-11 01:55:00 UTC. That observation was 207.8 ft below its 220 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
12.17 ft
Streamflow
1,250 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 220 ft, with major flooding at 224 ft. The highest crest on record was 232.9 ft on Sat, Mar 28, 1914.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 216 ft | 203.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 220 ft | 207.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 222 ft | 209.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 224 ft | 211.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 232.9 ft | 1914-03-28 |
| 229.2 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 228.9 ft | 1913-03-28 |
| 228 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 227.7 ft | 1929-03-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk River at Rexford NY | 2.6 mi | Saratoga County |
| Mohawk River at Lock 8 near Schenectady NY | 3.0 mi | Schenectady County |
| Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam NY | 4.6 mi | Saratoga County |
| Lisha Kill Northwest of Niskayuna NY | 5.0 mi | Schenectady County |
| Mohawk River at Lock 9 at Rotterdam Junction NY | 6.5 mi | Schenectady County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.