Mohawk River near Utica NY
Is Mohawk River near Utica NY flooding right now?
Mohawk River near Utica NY measured 5.09 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 397.9 ft below its 403 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.09 ft
Streamflow
538 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 403 ft, with major flooding at 407 ft. The highest crest on record was 411.11 ft on Fri, Jan 4, 1907.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 401 ft | 395.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 403 ft | 397.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 405 ft | 399.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 407 ft | 401.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 411.11 ft | 1907-01-04 |
| 408.9 ft | 1977-03-14 |
| 408 ft | 2011-09-09 |
| 408 ft | 1979-03-05 |
| 407.85 ft | 1998-01-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Moyer Creek near Frankfort NY | 5.4 mi | Herkimer County |
| Sauquoit Creek at Whitesboro NY | 7.0 mi | Oneida County |
| Steele Creek at Ilion NY | 8.4 mi | Herkimer County |
| West Canada Creek at Kast Bridge NY | 8.7 mi | Herkimer County |
| Oriskany Creek near Oriskany NY | 9.7 mi | Oneida County |
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