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Genesee River at Avon water level

River gauge, Genesee River, New York, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

16.27ft Up 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
746 cfs
20 30 40 Highest onrecord 40.67 ft Minor floodstage 33.00 ft

History

15.516.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2015.516.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 15.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 11:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Genesee River at Avon, where the gauge shows 16.27 ft.

It is 16.73 ft below the flood stage of 33.00 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.33 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 15.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. There is still 16.73 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 15.81 ft – 16.27 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
40.67 ftJune 25, 1972
Forecast peak
16.30 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 33.00 ft.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft
Major flood, widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Some residential and industrial areas threatened.
37.00 ft
Moderate flood, more widespread flooding of agricultural lands from Geneseo to Scottsville. Residential areas begin to be threatened.
33.00 ft
Flood stage, river overflows at many areas from Geneseo to Scottsville, but mainly in agricultural lands with little damage to structures.
30.00 ft
Action stage, high flows, no flooding.
16.27 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
140.67 ftJune 25, 1972
237.20 ftMarch 7, 1956
336.30 ftJanuary 9, 1998
434.59 ftApril 14, 1994
534.51 ftApril 7, 1957
634.50 ftMarch 15, 1964
734.36 ftSeptember 25, 1977
834.31 ftOctober 30, 2021
934.24 ftNovember 6, 2017
1034.24 ftJanuary 19, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Genesee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Genesee River at WellsvilleRiver gauge, Genesee River 4.44 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 56 mi
Genesee River at PortagevilleRiver gauge, Genesee River 9.18 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 28 mi
Genesee River near Mount MorrisRiver gauge, Genesee River 680 cfs Normal −41.0 cfs 12 mi
Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near MortimerRiver gauge, Genesee River 11.85 ft Normal +0.11 ft 12 mi
Genesee River at Ford Street Bridge, RochesterRiver gauge, Genesee River 908 cfs Normal −212.0 cfs 17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Conesus Creek near LakevilleRiver gauge, Conesus Creek 13.8 cfs Normal −0.5 cfs 5.2 mi
Oatka Creek at GarbuttRiver gauge, Oatka Creek 2.39 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 6 mi
Honeoye Creek at Honeoye FallsRiver gauge, Honeoye Creek 2.08 ft Below flood stage +0.06 ft 9 mi
Conesus Lake near LakevilleLake, Conesus Lake 817.53 ft Normal −0.02 ft 9 mi
Red Creek below Co Highway 85 at MortimerRiver gauge, Red Creek 12.0 cfs Normal −14.1 cfs 13 mi
Canaseraga Creek at Shakers CrossingRiver gauge, Canaseraga Creek 81.8 cfs Normal +4.9 cfs 14 mi
Black Creek at ChurchvilleRiver gauge, Black Creek 1.86 ft Below flood stage +0.13 ft 14 mi
Mount Morris Lake near Mount MorrisLake, Mount Morris Lake 588.69 ft Normal −0.61 ft 15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Genesee River at Avon?

The official flood stage is 33.00 ft. The level is currently 16.73 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Genesee River at Avon today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 16.27 ft. Up 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Genesee River at Avon rising or falling?

Up 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Genesee River at Avon normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Genesee River at Avon?

The highest level on record is 40.67 ft on June 25, 1972.

Is Genesee River at Avon expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 15.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:04228500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.92272, -77.75742 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 16.27 ft 2026-10-18 06:15 Provisional
Flow 746 cfs 2026-10-18 06:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Genesee River at Avon (usgs:04228500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/genesee-river-at-avon

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