Oatka Creek at Garbutt
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
- 8.6 ft on Mar 31, 1960 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Jan 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Mar 29, 1950 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on Mar 8, 1956 (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 minor overflow into agricultural lands near confluence with Genesee River. No damages. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Flood stage, general flooding of agricultural land begins, some basement flooding in Scottsville and Garbutt. |
| 7.0 ft | Moderate flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands below LeRoy. Significant residential flooding along creek, especially in Mumford, Wheatland, and Scottsville. Roadway flooding begins. Some backwater effects possible from Genesee River near Scottsville. |
| 8.0 ft | Major flood, extensive residential flooding along creek. Major damages in Mumford, Wheatland, Scottsville, and Garbutt. Roadways closed. Widespread agricultural flooding near the creek in Monroe and Genesee counties. Probable backwater effects from Genesee River. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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