Black Creek at Churchville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.4 ft on Mar 31, 1960 (historic crest)
- 9.2 ft on Jan 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 8.8 ft on Mar 28, 1950 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Mar 30, 1993 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Action stage, some localized overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Flood stage, more widespread agricultural land flooding, some backyard and basement flooding Churchville to Chili but minimal damages. |
| 7.0 ft | Moderate flood, widespread agricultural flooding along entire length of creek. Some residential flooding begins Churchville to Chili area. Possible road closures. |
| 8.0 ft | Major flood, extensive lowland flooding along entire reach of creek in Genesee and Monroe counties. Serious residential flooding Churchville, Chili, to the vicinity of the Rochester airport. Some backwater problems from the Genesee River east of Chili. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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