Genesee River at Mount Morris Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 720.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 760.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 760.0 ft; major flooding begins at 760.0 ft.
| Action stage | 720.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 760.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 760.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 760.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 755.0 ft on Jun 23, 1972 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 575.0 ft | River bed elevation. |
|---|---|
| 584.0 ft | Pool elevation. Typical low level-uncontrolled. |
| 600.0 ft | Conservation pool, June 15 to November 1, maintained as close to this level as possible. |
| 720.0 ft | Action-alert stage. Pool significantly full. Increase monitoring. |
| 760.0 ft | Flood stage, capacity of dam is reached. Spillway utilized. Dam must release flow. Major flooding likely downstream all the way to Rochester area. Co-ordination necessary among affected agencies for possible evacuations. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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