Mohawk River at Little Falls
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.9 ft on Nov 2, 2019 (historic crest)
- 19.7 ft on Jun 28, 2006 (historic crest)
- 19.2 ft on Mar 14, 1977 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Mar 28, 1913 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Action stage. The river is near bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Water begins to flood nearby farmland. |
| 15.0 ft | Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto Route 5S near Fort Herkimer and farm fields are flooded. |
| 16.0 ft | Water reaches roads in the industrial park. |
| 17.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 18.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
| 18.5 ft | Water floods the basement of the former Salada plant, the Montgomery Public Works garage, and the Fonda Motor Speedway. |
| 19.0 ft | Water reaches the rail tracks. |
| 20.0 ft | Water reaches parts of the NY State Thruway. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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