Mohawk River near Utica NY

Herkimer County, New York · USGS gauge 01342602 · NWS UCAN6 · Mohawk River flood status · New York river levels

Is Mohawk River near Utica NY flooding right now?

Mohawk River near Utica NY measured 3.88 ft on 2026-10-27 19:30:00 UTC. That observation was 399.1 ft below its 403 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height
3.88 ft
as of 18 min ago
Streamflow
198 cfs
data refreshed 1 min ago

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

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action401 ft397.1 ft below
Minor flood403 ft399.1 ft below
Moderate flood405 ft401.1 ft below
Major flood407 ft403.1 ft below

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Highest crests on record

StageDate
411.11 ft1907-01-04
408.9 ft1977-03-14
408 ft2011-09-09
408 ft1979-03-05
407.85 ft1998-01-09

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 3.88–4.23 ft

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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.

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