Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam water level

Name: Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Mohawk River, New York, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

11.99ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 03:55 PM EDT (13 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam, where the gauge shows 11.99 ft.

The median for mid-October is 12.01 ft, based on 11 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.02 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 12.01 ft, a difference of −0.02 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 11.84 ft – 12.09 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 12.01 ft0.02 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 11.73 ft – 13.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year: 12.01 ft−0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 11.84 ft – 12.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 8.86 ft – 13.43 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:10 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Mohawk River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mohawk River below Delta Dam near RomeRiver gauge, Mohawk River	140 cfs	Very low	±0	86 mi
Mohawk River near UticaRiver gauge, Mohawk River	4.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.33 ft	69 mi
Mohawk River near Little FallsRiver gauge, Mohawk River	5.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	49 mi
Mohawk River above State Highway 30A at FondaRiver gauge, Mohawk River	1,850 cfs	Normal	−500.0 cfs	28 mi
Mohawk River at AmsterdamRiver gauge, Mohawk River	2,830 cfs	Normal	−300.0 cfs	20 mi
Mohawk River at Lock 9 at Rotterdam JunctionRiver gauge, Mohawk River	25.83 ft	Very high	+0.05 ft	11 mi
Mohawk River at Lock 8 near SchenectadyRiver gauge, Mohawk River	12.02 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	7 mi
Mohawk River at Freeman's Bridge at SchenectadyRiver gauge, Mohawk River	1,860 cfs	Low	−270.0 cfs	4.6 mi
Mohawk River at RexfordRiver gauge, Mohawk River	12.02 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	3.8 mi
Mohawk River at CohoesRiver gauge, Mohawk River	9.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.27 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hudson River at Green IslandRiver gauge, Hudson River	15.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.60 ft	9 mi
Hudson River above Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	30.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	9 mi
Normans Kill at KarlsfeldRiver gauge, Normans Kill	8.54 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	11 mi
Patroon Creek at AlbanyRiver gauge, Patroon Creek	13.4 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	11 mi
Normans Kill at AlbanyRiver gauge, Normans Kill	70.7 cfs	Normal	−21.6 cfs	12 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam higher than last year?

No, it is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 12.01 ft.

What is a normal level for the Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 12.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 11.73 ft and 13.55 ft, based on 11 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 03:55 PM EDT, the water level was 11.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01356000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.80419, -73.84767 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	11.99 ft	2026-10-18 19:55	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Mohawk River at Vischer Ferry Dam (usgs:01356000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/mohawk-river-at-vischer-ferry-dam

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