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Photo: Mohawk Valley flood relief 130705-Z-ZZ999-007 by U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer/Released (Public domain) License

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 52 years).
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Editor's Notes
The Mohawk is the largest tributary of the Hudson, and its valley forms the only complete break through the Appalachian range β€” the gap that carried the Erie Canal, the waterway that opened the West and made New York a great port.

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 01349000, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 52 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
6 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.13 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 6 ftΒ³/s over 52 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OTSQUAGO CREEK AT FORT PLAIN NY (1.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mohawk River

H: 79Β° L: 53Β°
Sunny
Sunny
79Β°
|
Feels like 79Β°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
54%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
4.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
59Β°
3 AM
Clear
57Β°
6 AM
Clear
53Β°
9 AM
Sunny
64Β°
12 PM
Sunny
76Β°
3 PM
Sunny
79Β°
6 PM
Sunny
79Β°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
69Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mohawk River?
Mohawk River is a river in New York.
Can you swim at Mohawk River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Mohawk River rated?
Mohawk River in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 347 reviews.
What amenities does Mohawk River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Mohawk River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

β›Ί Camping nearby