Mohawk River at Schenectady (Freeman's Bridge)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 216.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 220.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 222.0 ft; major flooding begins at 224.0 ft.
| Action stage | 216.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 220.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 222.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 224.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 232.9 ft on Mar 28, 1914 (historic crest)
- 229.2 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 228.9 ft on Mar 28, 1913 (historic crest)
- 228.0 ft on Jan 20, 1996 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 215.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 217 feet. Pumping is needed to keep water out of the community college parking lot. |
|---|---|
| 216.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 219 feet. Water is near the access ramp to Schenectady Community College under the Western Gateway Bridge. |
| 217.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 220 feet. Water floods the access ramp to Schenectady Community College under the Western Gateway Bridge. |
| 218.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 221 feet. Water is near Ingersoll Ave and Riverside Park. In Scotia water enters the Jumpin Jacks parking lot. |
| 219.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 222 feet. Water covers the riverside walkways at the Casino at Mohawk Harbor. |
| 220.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 223 feet. Water is just in Riverside Park in the Stockade area. In Scotia about half of the Jumpin Jacks parking lot is flooded and water is in Freedom Park. |
| 221.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 224 feet. Water is in the Stockade neighborhood between Ingersoll Avenue and Ferry Street. The area west of Erie Boulevard and south of State Street floods. In Scotia water approaches Schonowee Avenue. |
| 222.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 226 feet. Water floods three fourths of Ingersoll Avenue, half of North Street, Ferry Street, East Front Street, and River Street. National Grid substation protection is necessary. In Scotia Schonowee Avenue is flooded and water is in yards and basements. |
| 226.0 ft | The North Ferry Street gage reads about 230 feet. Water floods the former Alco plant area on Erie Boulevard Extension, Edison Avenue and Van Guysling Avenue, Broadway between Edison Avenue and Clinton Street, and River Street. National Grid substation at River Street requires protection. In Scotia Schonowee, Washington, and Livingston Avenues are flooded and water is in homes throughout the area. Collins Park is flooded. |
| 226.4 ft | Water reaches the same level as was reached with Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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