Mohawk, New York
23 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1898 and the latest in 1985. It stands in German Flatts town. It lies in ZIP code area 13407. It stands on Bellinger Brook. The Survey maps it on the Ilion quadrangle.
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Then and now
1898 to 1985The same ground, surveyed 87 years apart. Drag the handle to wipe between them. Both sheets are United States Geological Survey originals; neither has been altered.


On record in Mohawk
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register within a mile 1 record
The National Register names another town for these. They stand within one mile of this settlement's coordinate.
- Oak Hill Cemeterylisted 2013 · 0.8 miles away
Topographic sheets covering this place
12 surveys from 23 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1898 USGS Utica quadrangle1:62500
- 1900 USGS Utica quadrangle1:62500, 9 printings
- 1943 USGS Ilion quadrangle1:24000
- 1945 USGS Ilion quadrangle1:31680
- 1949 USGS Ilion quadrangle1:25000
- 1950 USGS Utica quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Utica quadrangle1:250000
- 1962 USGS Utica quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1964 USGS Utica quadrangle1:250000
- 1967 USGS Utica quadrangle1:250000
- 1982 USGS Ilion quadrangle1:24000
- 1985 USGS Utica quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
Fires near this place
81 since 2002Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 81 fires within 5 miles of Mohawk between 2002 and 2020, burning about 76 acres in total. 7 started naturally. 17 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 41 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 17 |
| Debris and open burning | 8 |
| Natural | 7 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 4 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 25 September 2012 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 23 September 2020 | Natural | 3.6 acres | Fire Department of New York | NA |
| 23 September 2014 | Debris and open burning | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 2 September 2016 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 11 September 2006 | Natural | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | not named |
| 1 September 2015 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
| 26 August 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fire Department of New York | N/A |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
4 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 4 workings within 5 miles of Mohawk: 3 producers, 1 past producer. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bono Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Ferdula Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Lyles Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Sand and Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Sedimentary |
Storms near this place
60 of 67 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Mohawk in 67 storm reports between 1998 and 2025: 34 thunderstorm wind, 19 flash flood, 8 hail, 5 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2001 | Heavy Rain | Mohawk | $100,000 | Excessive rains and rapid snowmelt produced a mudslide in the town of Mohawk, Herkimer County which covered portions of Route 334, blocking traffic. |
| July 2000 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $75,000 | no account filed |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | $60,000 | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $50,000 | Video and trained spotter reports were received of water and debris flowing down Steuben Hill Road in the Village of Herkimer with portions of the road getting washed out. The flood water and debris flowed onto some nearby side streets including Dayton Place. |
| May 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | $50,000 | no account filed |
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $25,000 | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $20,000 | Video footage and trained spotter reported flash flooding along Mohawk Street and South Caroline Street in the Village of Herkimer resulting in some cars stranded in the flood waters. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $2,000 | Flooding was reported on New York Route 168 between Route 28 and Route 167 in the Village of Mohawk. |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $2,000 | State Route 5s was closed from East Main Street in the Village of Mohawk to the South Washington Street Bridge in the Village of Herkimer due to flooding. |
| May 2025 | Flood | Mohawk | $1,000 | West German Street near Lou Ambers Drive was reported flooded in the Village of Herkimer. |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $1,000 | Photos were received of flash flooding at the intersection of East Main Street and State Route 5s in the Village of Mohawk. |
| May 2025 | Flood | Mohawk | $1,000 | Portions of Route 5 between Railroad Street in Frankfort and South Caroline Street in Herkimer were flooded. |
| May 2025 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | $1,000 | Video was received of water rapidly flowing over Michigan Street and Marshall Avenue in the Village of Mohawk. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | $1,000 | A tree was downed in the Walmart Parking Lot in the Village of Herkimer. |
| May 2025 | Flood | Mohawk | - | Photos received of street flooding along North Prospect Street in the Village of Herkimer. |
| May 2025 | Flood | Mohawk | - | Photos received of street flooding near the intersection of West Smith Street and Dewey Avenue in the Village of Herkimer. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Several members of the public reported downed trees and wires throughout the town of Herkimer. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Mohawk | - | Hail up to 1.50 inches fell near Herkimer. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | A tree and wires were downed near the intersection of Michigan Street and Walnut Street in the Village of Mohawk. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Herkimer County officials reported trees down in Mohawk due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Herkimer County officials reported trees in the town of Herkimer due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were reported down in multiple locations in the Village of Herkimer. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | A tree and wires were reported down on Caroline Street near Park Ave. |
| June 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were downed in Herkimer. |
| October 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Multiple trees were downed. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | A tree was downed onto wires. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were downed. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Tree was downed in German Flatts, south of Mohawk. |
| June 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | A tree was downed due to thunderstorm winds in Herkimer. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Wires were downed on South Caroline Street. |
| August 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were downed. |
| October 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were downed. |
| October 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | A tree was down blocking German Street Extension. |
| October 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were downed. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees were downed in the village of Herkimer due to thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Tree and wires were reported down on Putts Hill Road in Mohawk due to thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Tree and wires were downed on Caroline Street in Herkimer due to thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Multiple trees were downed in Herkimer due to thunderstorm winds. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | Flash flooding from thunderstorm heavy rain was reported in Mohawk. About a foot of water was reported flowing across State Route 28. |
| June 2014 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | Flash flooding was reported in Herkimer due to thunderstorm heavy rain. West German Street near Lou Ambers Drive was closed as a result of the flooding. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Wires were reported down as a result of thunderstorm winds in Mohawk. |
| July 2013 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | A mudslide was reported at the intersection of Route 168 and Casey Road alongside the Fulmer Creek in German Flatts due to heavy rain from thunderstorms. |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were reported down in Herkimer as a result of thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2013 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | Flash flooding occurred throughout the village of Herkimer as a result of heavy rainfall. Graham street, North Bellinger and Prospect streets were all closed as a result of the flooding. Evacuations took place as some of the flooding impacted homes. A mudslide was reported within the town as well. |
| June 2013 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | Flash flooding occurred throughout the town of German Flatts due to heavy rainfall. A trailer park was evacuated due to the flooding. A state of emergency was declared for the entire town. |
| May 2013 | Hail | Mohawk | - | The public via Facebook reported quarter size hail from a thunderstorm in Mohawk. |
| May 2012 | Hail | Mohawk | - | Quarter size (measured) hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Herkimer. |
| September 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Trees and wires were reported down on Walnut Street, Henry Street, Michigan Street and Columbia Street in Mohawk due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| September 2011 | Flood | Mohawk | - | Route 168 in Mohawk was closed due to flooding from Route 28 to Rock Hill Road as the Fulmer Creek overflowed its banks. Sand bagging took place and some evacuations occurred. |
| June 2011 | Hail | Mohawk | - | Penny size hail was reported during a thunderstorm in Herkimer. |
| June 2011 | Hail | Mohawk | - | Quarter size hail (measured) was reported during a thunderstorm in Herkimer. |
| August 2011 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | Fulmer Creek in Mohawk was reportedly out of its banks. |
| December 2010 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | Six inches of water was reported flowing over Route 5S in Mohawk. |
| December 2010 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | The intersection of Hinman Road and Route 28 in Mohawk was reported under water. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | A tree was reported down in Mohawk due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| August 2009 | Flash Flood | Mohawk | - | Traffic was temporarily stopped in both directions on New York State Thruway, Interstate 90, near Herkimer, due to flooding from heavy rainfall. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Several trees were downed onto wires in Mohawk due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2009 | Hail | Mohawk | - | Quarter size hail was reported on Main Street in Herkimer, and on North Prospect Street in Herkimer during a thunderstorm. |
| July 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Mohawk | - | Multiple trees were reported down in Mohawk due to strong thunderstorm winds. |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herkimer | 1.4 miles | 22 | |
| North Ilion | 1.5 miles | 23 | |
| Ilion | 1.7 miles | 23 | |
| East Herkimer | 2.5 miles | 22 | |
| South Ilion | 2.6 miles | 18 | |
| Fort Herkimer | 2.8 miles | 22 | |
| East Frankfort | 2.9 miles | 23 | |
| Dennison Corners | 3.5 miles | 18 |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 957470. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.











