Genesee River at Portageville water level

Name: Genesee River at Portageville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Genesee River, New York, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

9.15ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 444 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Genesee River at Portageville, where the gauge shows 9.15 ft.

It is 9.85 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.11 ft – 9.25 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 35.25 ftJune 23, 1972

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:25 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Genesee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Genesee River at WellsvilleRiver gauge, Genesee River	4.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	31 mi
Genesee River near Mount MorrisRiver gauge, Genesee River	587 cfs	Normal	−27.0 cfs	17 mi
Genesee River at AvonRiver gauge, Genesee River	15.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.46 ft	28 mi
Genesee River at Ballantyne Bridge near MortimerRiver gauge, Genesee River	11.79 ft	Normal	−0.12 ft	40 mi
Genesee River at Ford Street Bridge, RochesterRiver gauge, Genesee River	1,030 cfs	Normal	+187 cfs	45 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oatka Creek at WarsawRiver gauge, Oatka Creek	8.6 cfs	Low	−1.1 cfs	13 mi
Mount Morris Lake near Mount MorrisLake, Mount Morris Lake	588.49 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	13 mi
Canaseraga Creek at Shakers CrossingRiver gauge, Canaseraga Creek	63.1 cfs	Normal	−11.4 cfs	15 mi
Canaseraga Creek above DansvilleRiver gauge, Canaseraga Creek	16.3 cfs	Low	±0	17 mi
Arkport Reservoir near ArkportReservoir, Arkport Reservoir	1,227.17 ft	Very low	±0	20 mi
Canisteo River at ArkportRiver gauge, Canisteo River	5.4 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	21 mi
Conesus Lake near LakevilleLake, Conesus Lake	817.51 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	22 mi
Almond Lake near AlmondLake, Almond Lake	1,257.01 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Genesee River at Portageville?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 9.85 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 Portageville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT, the water level was 9.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Genesee River at Portageville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Genesee River at Portageville 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 Portageville?

The highest level on record is 35.25 ft on June 23, 1972.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04223000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.57019, -78.04197 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	9.15 ft	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional
Flow	444 cfs	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Genesee River at Portageville (usgs:04223000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-york/genesee-river-at-portageville

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer