Rivers in New York
Oatka Creek at Garbutt
Below flood stage
2.42ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 6.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.40 ftTue, Sep 22, 8:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 8.64 ft1960
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 8.00 ftMajor flood, extensive residential flooding along creek. Major damages in Mumford, Wheatland, Scottsville, and Garbutt. Roadways closed. Widespread agricultural flooding near the creek in Monroe and Genesee counties. Probable backwater effects from Genesee River.
- 7.00 ftModerate flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands below LeRoy. Significant residential flooding along creek, especially in Mumford, Wheatland, and Scottsville. Roadway flooding begins. Some backwater effects possible from Genesee River near Scottsville.
- 6.00 ftFlood stage, general flooding of agricultural land begins, some basement flooding in Scottsville and Garbutt.
- 5.00 ftAction stage, some minor overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River. No damages.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1946.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 31, 1960 | 8.64 ft |
| 2 | January 9, 1998 | 8.57 ft |
| 3 | March 29, 1950 | 8.52 ft |
| 4 | March 8, 1956 | 8.38 ft |
| 5 | March 5, 1976 | 8.18 ft |
| 6 | March 2, 1955 | 7.97 ft |
| 7 | March 31, 1993 | 7.83 ft |
| 8 | March 15, 2007 | 7.50 ft |
| 9 | February 25, 1985 | 7.39 ft |
| 10 | February 13, 2009 | 7.27 ft |
| 11 | December 23, 2013 | 7.19 ft |
| 12 | March 6, 1979 | 7.19 ft |
| 13 | April 4, 2005 | 7.04 ft |
| 14 | July 10, 1998 | 7.00 ft |
| 15 | April 6, 1984 | 6.91 ft |
| 16 | June 24, 1972 | 6.89 ft |
| 17 | December 29, 2008 | 6.85 ft |
| 18 | April 6, 1947 | 6.80 ft |
| 19 | March 23, 1978 | 6.80 ft |
| 20 | January 20, 1996 | 6.79 ft |
| 21 | March 9, 2009 | 6.70 ft |
| 22 | April 14, 1996 | 6.70 ft |
| 23 | January 14, 2018 | 6.69 ft |
| 24 | January 24, 1957 | 6.65 ft |
| 25 | April 23, 1991 | 6.64 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 2, 2026: 6.46 ft
- February 24, 2022: 6.35 ft
- February 19, 2022: 6.24 ft
- January 14, 2018: 6.69 ft
- December 23, 2013: 7.19 ft
- March 9, 2009: 6.70 ft
- February 13, 2009: 7.27 ft
- December 29, 2008: 6.85 ft
- March 15, 2007: 7.50 ft
- April 4, 2005: 7.04 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.