Genesee River at Rochester
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.5 ft on Mar 18, 1865 (historic crest)
- 23.0 ft on Mar 31, 1916 (historic crest)
- 20.2 ft on Apr 4, 1896 (historic crest)
- 19.1 ft on Apr 2, 1940 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | Flood stage, minor flood, some residential flooding begins in southern suburbs, mile 12-18 in Henrietta and Chili. Flow 20000 cfs. |
|---|---|
| 19.0 ft | Moderate flood, more widespread flooding southern suburbs. Areas above upper falls start to flood, including Bausch and Lomb and Barnard Simmons Plants. Flow 33000 cfs. |
| 23.0 ft | Canal locks topped at 23 feet |
| 24.0 ft | Major flood, Rochester flood walls topped. Major and extensive flooding with damages in residential and commercial areas south of downtown and south suburbs. Evacuations possible. Flow = 55000 cfs. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Genesee River at Ford Street Rochester NWS gauge · 2.8 mi
- Erie Canal above Rochester NWS gauge · 4.0 mi
- Lake America at Rochester (NOS) NWS gauge · 6.0 mi
- Allen Creek at Rochester NWS gauge · 6.2 mi
- Irondequoit Creek at Rochester NWS gauge · 6.3 mi
- Genesee River at South Rochester at Ballantyne Bridge NWS gauge · 6.6 mi