Canandaigua Outlet at Chapin
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.6 ft on Jun 24, 1972 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Apr 2, 1993 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on May 16, 2014 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Apr 26, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Action stage, minor rural flooding, mainly farmland from Canandaigua to Shortsville. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Flood stage, minor flooding to a few homes along Ontario Street in Canandaigua. Some farmland inundated. |
| 8.0 ft | Moderate flood, some residential flooding along the outlet in Canandaigua, road closures possible. |
| 9.0 ft | Major flood, residential flooding along the outlet in Canandaigua. Commercial areas along Lakeshore Drive and Eastern Blvd also impacted. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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