Genesee River at Avon - NEW USGS gage on the old railroad bridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 30.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 33.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 37.0 ft; major flooding begins at 40.0 ft.
| Action stage | 30.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 33.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 37.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 40.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 40.7 ft on Jun 25, 1972 (historic crest)
- 37.2 ft on Mar 7, 1956 (historic crest)
- 36.3 ft on Jan 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 34.6 ft on Apr 14, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 30.0 ft | Action stage, high flows, no flooding. |
|---|---|
| 33.0 ft | Flood stage, river overflows at many areas from Geneseo to Scottsville, but mainly in agricultural lands with little damage to structures. |
| 37.0 ft | Moderate flood, more widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Residential areas begin to be threatened. |
| 40.0 ft | Major flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Some residential and industrial areas threatened. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Genesee River at Avon (USACE) NWS gauge · 0.3 mi
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