Mohawk River at Cohoes
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.1 ft on Mar 6, 1964 (historic crest)
- 22.7 ft on Mar 28, 1914 (historic crest)
- 22.7 ft on Jan 20, 1996 (historic crest)
- 22.6 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.0 ft | Action stage. |
|---|---|
| 17.5 ft | The river is bankfull at Schenectady. |
| 20.0 ft | Minor flood stage. |
| 21.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 22.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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