Rivers in New York
Genesee River at Avon - NEW USGS gage on the old railroad bridge
Below flood stage
15.10ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 33.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 15.10 ftTue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 40.67 ft1972
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 40.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 37.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 33.00 ft |
| Action | 30.00 ft |
- 40.00 ftMajor flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Some residential and industrial areas threatened.
- 37.00 ftModerate flood, more widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Residential areas begin to be threatened.
- 33.00 ftFlood stage, river overflows at many areas from Geneseo to Scottsville, but mainly in agricultural lands with little damage to structures.
- 30.00 ftAction stage, high flows, no flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 14, 2026.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 1956.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 25, 1972 | 40.67 ft |
| 2 | March 7, 1956 | 37.20 ft |
| 3 | January 9, 1998 | 36.30 ft |
| 4 | April 14, 1994 | 34.59 ft |
| 5 | April 7, 1957 | 34.51 ft |
| 6 | March 15, 1964 | 34.50 ft |
| 7 | September 25, 1977 | 34.36 ft |
| 8 | October 30, 2021 | 34.31 ft |
| 9 | November 6, 2017 | 34.24 ft |
| 10 | January 19, 1996 | 34.24 ft |
| 11 | April 21, 2017 | 33.88 ft |
| 12 | March 18, 1973 | 33.73 ft |
| 13 | April 1, 2026 | 33.72 ft |
| 14 | April 23, 1993 | 33.62 ft |
| 15 | March 6, 1979 | 33.42 ft |
| 16 | March 31, 1960 | 33.41 ft |
| 17 | February 23, 2022 | 33.41 ft |
| 18 | April 3, 2005 | 33.40 ft |
| 19 | December 31, 1990 | 33.27 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 1, 2026: 33.72 ft
- February 23, 2022: 33.41 ft
- October 30, 2021: 34.31 ft
- November 6, 2017: 34.24 ft
- April 21, 2017: 33.88 ft
- April 3, 2005: 33.40 ft
- January 9, 1998: 36.30 ft
- January 19, 1996: 34.24 ft
- April 14, 1994: 34.59 ft
- April 23, 1993: 33.62 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamGenesee River at Mount Morris Dam
- DownstreamGenesee River at Rochester
- Genesee River at Avon (USACE)
- Conesus Creek at Lakeville
- Oatka Creek at Garbutt
- Honeoye Creek at Honeoye Falls
- Genesee River at Jones Bridge
- Genesee River at South Rochester at Ballantyne Bridge
- Canaseraga Creek at Shakers Crossing
- Black Creek at Churchville
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Flow values may be inaccurate above stages of 19.00 feet Impact statements listed below may not be representative during times of ice jam flooding. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.